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2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Toyota Tundra

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2026 Ram 1500

The 2026 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD, is EPA-rated …

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2026 Toyota Tundra

The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybrid 2WD,…

2026 Ram 15002026 Toyota Tundra
SegmentPickup truckPickup truck
PowertrainsHybrid, GasHybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg2222
Safety Signal5494
NHTSA recalls72
Critical recalls00
Owner complaints8428
NHTSA overall stars—5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

1500

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Back Over Prevention

83D
239,131 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V560000reported Sep 1, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Back Over Prevention

78D
844,027 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRadio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V531000reported Aug 13, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Seat Belts

67D
1,271,294 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."RiskAn improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V495000reported Jul 30, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Tundra

○minor

Equipment

SET26A
1 vehicles
ProblemSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskAn incorrect load carrying capacity modification label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSET will provide the owner with a new load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed August 6, 2026. The owner may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET26A.
NHTSA campaign 26V433000reported Jul 6, 2026Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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Equipment

See attached Part573
8,230 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskA vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
NHTSA campaign 26V179000reported Mar 24, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing