Tail Light Assembly for the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

What 2013–2018 Ram 1500 owners report about the exterior lighting

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention the tail or brake lights on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500, and 136 filed under its exterior lighting. Those 26, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2013 Ram 1500: 3 complaints
• 2014 Ram 1500: 11 complaints
• 2015 Ram 1500: 6 complaints
• 2016 Ram 1500: 1 complaint
• 2017 Ram 1500: 3 complaints
• 2018 Ram 1500: 2 complaints

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2014 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11693949: "This is getting ridiculous. Every time my vehicle is washed at the dealership with the high power jets, water gets into the vehicle from the third brake light and blows the bulb. As a disabled vet, it is getting impossible to climb into the bed and replace. This time, I took it to the dealership, which they replaced."

A 2018 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11543028: "1)Cabin pressure vents and third brake light leaked water into cab 2)Mold and mildew grew and spread through the entire interior of the vehicle. 3/4)Problem has been confirmed by dealer using a third party vendor- LeakPro 5)No. I didn't notice this until the mold and mildew grew and covered everything."

Recalls that cover the tail light on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

As of September 18, 2026, NHTSA lists no recall on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500 whose defect is in the tail light. If your car has a warning light or a symptom that a recall could explain, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls anyway — it takes a minute.

Which tail light a 2013–2018 Ram 1500 takes

Tail lights differ between bulb and LED trims, by body style, and by side. The 2013–2018 Ram 1500 came with several powertrains, among them 3.0L V6 Automatic 4WD, 3.6L V6 Automatic RWD and 5.7L V8 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

10 tail lights from Anzo, Depo, Dorman, Eagle Eyes and TYC, $149.99 to $194.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.