Ram has recalled 2019 to 2026 Ram 1500 pickups because two of the rear seat belt buckle anchors may not have been fastened correctly to the truck’s body. In a crash, a loose anchor may not hold a passenger in place.
Which trucks
The recall, numbered 26V495, covers certain 2019 to 2026 Ram 1500 pickups, the current generation. The older Ram 1500 Classic, sold alongside it, is not part of this recall. Check the VIN to be sure.
What is wrong
The problem is in the second row: the center seat and the left-side seat. Their seat belt buckles bolt to the body structure through anchors. On affected trucks, those anchors may have been installed improperly, which means the trucks do not meet the federal standard for seat belt anchorages.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the anchors and attach them to the body structure where needed, free of charge. Owner letters were scheduled for August 18, 2026.
What to do
- Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or Ram’s owner site.
- Until the repair, seat rear passengers on the right side when you can.
- Book the inspection with any Ram dealer. It is usually a short visit.
Where this fits
The current Ram 1500 had a rough first year in 2019, but complaints fell by about half in 2020, and the 2020 is one of our best Ram years along with the 2018. The 2013 and 2014, with their power steering failures, remain the years to avoid. See the Ram 1500 page for details.
If you are shopping
Check that this recall and any other open ones are complete. On 2020-2021 trucks, also check the power sliding rear window for leaks, a common complaint, and ask for oil change records.
Questions
Can I tell if my anchors are loose? Not easily. The anchors are under the seat and trim, so let the dealer inspect them.
Does this affect the front seats? No. Only the second-row center and left-side buckles are covered.