2027 Ram 1500 Safety Features & Driver-Assist Technology

Every 2027 Ram 1500 leaves the factory with Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection, ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist, and the Active Lane Management System. That list is standard from the Tradesman work truck through the Tungsten flagship, not an upgrade you option into. Ram counts more than 100 standard and available safety and security features across the lineup.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Ram 1500 Features — official 2027 Ram 1500 safety and technology overview

What Safety Features Are Standard on Every 2027 Ram 1500?

Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus uses radar and camera sensors to monitor traffic ahead. When a potential frontal impact is detected, the system issues visual and audible alerts, and if the driver does not respond it applies active braking, enough to bring the truck to a complete stop if necessary. Front pedestrian detection extends that protection to people in the truck’s path at urban speeds.

Lane discipline and spatial awareness are handled by standard automated systems. The Active Lane Management System monitors marked lane boundaries and delivers steering torque to guide the truck back into position if it drifts without a turn signal. Blind-Spot Monitoring covers the zones alongside and behind the truck, and Rear Cross-Path Detection watches for perpendicular traffic when backing out of driveways and parking spaces.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Ram 1500 Safety & Security — Ram system descriptions and standard airbag content | 2027 Ram 1500 Tradesman factory window sticker — base-trim standard equipment verification

Drivers near Fontana can see how these systems behave on daily routes across the valley floor. For questions about standard equipment on a specific trim, call our team at 909-675-1186.

What the Advanced Safety Group II Package Adds

The available Advanced Safety Group II package layers additional monitoring and intervention systems onto the standard suite. It is offered on midrange trims and is standard content on Limited models.

The 360-degree Surround View Camera is not part of this package. For 2027 it is standard on the Tungsten, Limited, Limited Longhorn and RHO, and newly available on the Laramie and Rebel through their Level 1 Equipment Groups.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Ram 1500 Features — Advanced Safety Group II system descriptions | Stellantis 2027 Ram 1500 Press Kit — 360-degree camera and driver-assist trim availability for 2027

Shoppers comparing equipment levels can review the full 2026 Ram 1500 trim levels breakdown for context on how packages stack across the lineup.

How Hands-Free Active Driving Assist Works

Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is a Level 2+ automated driving system, and it is separate from the Advanced Safety Group II package. For 2027 it is standard on the Tungsten and the TRX SRT, and available on the RHO, Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn. Ram is the only truck manufacturer offering Level 2+ hands-free capability on high-performance off-road gas pickups.

The system combines sensors, cameras and radar to hold a set speed, maintain a safe distance from traffic ahead, and keep the truck centered in its lane on approved roadways. It operates only on restricted-access highways that have entrance and exit ramps and are divided from opposing traffic. A TomTom map identifies which roads qualify.

When the truck enters an approved segment and all engagement conditions are met, a green indicator appears in the Digital Cluster Display. The driver can then take their hands off the wheel while keeping eyes on the road.

Attentiveness is verified continuously by a driver-monitoring camera that checks whether the driver is present in the seat, awake, looking at the road, and not excessively reclined. If attention lapses, the indicator shifts from green to yellow to red and the driver’s seat vibrates as part of an escalating alert strategy. If the driver still does not respond, the system performs an Assisted Stop In Lane maneuver that brings the truck to a standstill and then attempts an emergency call through the available Assist and SOS system.

Using the system requires a subscription. A three-year trial period is included, after which the Hands-Free Highway Assist Ram Connect package continues as a paid subscription. Owners can sign up through their dealer, a customer service agent, in the vehicle, or online.^¶

Active Driving Assist

Hands on the wheel: required at all times.

Where it works: anywhere valid lane lines are detected.

Attention monitoring: steering-wheel sensors.

2027 availability: included in Advanced Safety Group II.

Hands-Free Active Driving Assist

Hands on the wheel: not required on approved highways.

Where it works: restricted-access divided highways only.

Attention monitoring: driver-monitoring camera.

2027 availability: standard on Tungsten and TRX SRT; available on RHO, Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn.

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Hands-Free Active Driving Assist — system operation, subscription terms and driver monitoring | Stellantis 2027 Ram 1500 Press Kit — Level 2+ designation and 2027 trim availability | Ram ADAS Tips Card — approved roadway definition and engagement conditions

Parking and Trailering Awareness

ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist is standard across the lineup, providing audible chimes and instrument-cluster distance readouts for stationary objects near either bumper. For 2027 the system adds an automatic reverse stop function.

Blind-spot coverage extends to what you are pulling. When a trailer is connected, the system automatically senses and accounts for the trailer’s length, expanding the monitored zone from the truck’s rear bumper to the trailing edge of the trailer. Warning icons illuminate in the side mirrors when another vehicle enters the blind zone alongside the truck or trailer.

Drivers who switch between work and recreational trailers can save separate trailer settings in the Uconnect system and recall them when hitching up. Shoppers planning to tow regularly should also review 2027 Ram 1500 towing capacity and payload ratings by engine and configuration.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Ram 1500 Safety & Security — trailer length detection and blind-spot coverage | Ram Uconnect Systems — trailer profile storage

Customizing Driver-Assist Alerts in Uconnect 5

Uconnect 5 runs across the 2027 Ram 1500 lineup, with an 8.4-inch touchscreen standard on entry trims and 12-inch and 14.5-inch NAV screens available higher in the range. Driver-assist behavior is adjustable from the system’s settings menu.

Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity offers Near, Medium and Far settings, which change the distance at which the alert triggers relative to traffic ahead. A separate setting controls whether the system delivers Warning Only or Warning with Active Braking. Uconnect 5 also supports up to five user profiles, so individual alert preferences are restored automatically when a specific driver takes the wheel.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Ram Uconnect Systems — Uconnect 5 screen sizes and user profiles | Ram 1500 Owner’s Manual, Uconnect Settings — Forward Collision Warning sensitivity options

Drivers who want a closer look at the cabin and display layout can explore the Ram 1500 interior in more detail.

Frame Architecture and Passive Protection

The 2027 Ram 1500 rides on a fully boxed frame in which 98 percent of the steel is high-strength steel, engineered for stability, durability and rigidity. The front section uses splayed frame rails, a patented Ram design that creates an energy-absorbing structure for frontal impact modes, including front-offset collisions, and directs impact energy away from the cabin and into the rails. A hydroformed tubular front frame unit adds stiffness at the front end.

Six standard airbags are positioned throughout the cabin. Advanced multistage front airbags inflate with varying force based on crash severity and occupant position, with adaptive venting that responds to occupant size. Seat-mounted side airbags protect front-row occupants in side impacts, and full-length side-curtain airbags deploy downward to cover the side windows. Front crumple zones deform progressively to dissipate impact forces before they reach the cabin.

Cited Source: All-New Ram 1500 Press Release — 98 percent high-strength steel frame and splayed frame rail design | Ram 1500 Brochure — six standard airbags and front frame unit construction

For a broader look at the truck, see our 2027 Ram 1500 model overview.

2027 Ram 1500 Crash-Test Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety publishes ratings for the 2027 Ram 1500 Crew Cab. The small overlap and moderate overlap results come from 2025 Ram 1500 testing and apply to 2025 through 2027 models; the side-impact result comes from a 2023 Ram 1500 and applies to 2019 through 2027 models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not published star ratings for the 2027 Ram 1500 as of this writing.

The truck earns Good ratings, the highest IIHS awards, in small overlap front testing on both the driver and passenger sides and in the updated side-impact test. Its standard pedestrian crash prevention system also rates Good.

The updated moderate overlap front test is where the Ram 1500 rates Poor. IIHS revised this test to add a rear-seat dummy and evaluate rear passenger protection, and full-size pickups as a segment have struggled with it. The Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra also perform poorly on the updated evaluation. Among those trucks the Ram 1500 is the only one to earn Acceptable driver-side results on the revised test.

The Poor result is driven entirely by the rear seating position. In that test the structure and safety cage rated Good and every driver injury measure rated Good, while the rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics rated Poor and rear chest injury measures rated Marginal. Beginning with 2025 models, Ram added pretensioners and load limiters to the rear outboard seats.

On the vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test, the standard Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus system avoided a collision with a passenger-car target in all six runs at 31, 37 and 43 mph. The Marginal overall score reflects weaker performance against a motorcycle target.

Shoppers who want to weigh these results against a direct competitor can review our 2026 Ram 1500 vs. 2026 Ford F-150 comparison. Our team at Fontana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can also walk through what each rating measures. Call 909-675-1186.^¶

Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: IIHS 2027 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Ratings — crashworthiness, crash avoidance, headlight, seat belt reminder and LATCH evaluations | The Fast Lane Truck — segment context on the updated moderate overlap test

Common Questions About 2027 Ram 1500 Safety and Technology

Does the 2027 Ram 1500 require driver supervision when Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is engaged?

Yes. The driver must remain fully attentive with eyes on the road at all times. A driver-monitoring camera tracks eye focus, head position and seat posture. If the driver looks away or shows signs of drowsiness, the system escalates through visual indicators and seat vibration, and if attention is not restored it performs an Assisted Stop In Lane maneuver and attempts an emergency call.

How does Evasive Steering Assist help prevent frontal collisions?

Evasive Steering Assist activates when the Forward Collision Warning System detects a potential frontal collision. If the driver initiates an evasive steering maneuver to avoid the obstacle, the system contributes additional steering torque to help complete a lane change into the next clear lane.

Can driver-assist features operate in severe weather or off-road?

Driver-assist systems rely on cameras and radar sensors, which can be obstructed by heavy rain, fog, mud or snow. On unpaved or poorly marked roads, lane-based systems disengage automatically when clear lane markings are not present. Drivers should maintain manual control in harsh conditions.

How does the camera system help when hitching a trailer?

The 360-degree Surround View Camera merges exterior camera angles into a top-down view on the central touchscreen. Trailer Hitch Line-Up Assist steers the truck into alignment with the trailer tongue while the driver controls the brakes and throttle, and Trailer Reverse Guidance displays the trailer’s predicted path with dynamic gridlines.

Cited Source: Hands-Free Active Driving Assist — driver monitoring and system escalation behavior | Ram 1500 Features — Evasive Steering Assist, surround-view camera and trailer camera systems

What warranty coverage applies to the 2027 Ram 1500?

Ram backs the truck with a 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.^‖ Coverage terms for individual components, including electronic driver-assist hardware, depend on the specific warranty agreement for your vehicle. Our team can confirm coverage by VIN. For immediate assistance, contact us at 909-675-1186.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Cited Source: Ram Warranty Coverage — 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty

Truck shoppers cross-shopping the segment can compare the 2026 Ram 1500 vs. 2026 Ford F-150.

See 2027 Ram 1500 Driver-Assist Technology at Fontana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

The 2027 Ram 1500 pairs a 98 percent high-strength steel frame with more than 100 standard and available safety and security features. That range runs from the collision warning, lane management and blind-spot coverage every Tradesman gets, through Hands-Free Active Driving Assist at the top of the lineup.

Our sales team at Fontana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can walk you through which systems come standard on the configuration you are considering and which require a package or a step up in trim. Visit our Highland Avenue showroom, browse the lineup online, or call 909-675-1186.

Cited Source: Ram 1500 Features — more than 100 standard and available safety and security features

Disclaimers

¶ Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner’s manual for system details and limitations.

‖ This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Cited Sources

• Ram 1500 Features — official 2027 Ram 1500 safety and technology overview, Advanced Safety Group II system descriptions, Evasive Steering Assist, surround-view and trailer camera systems, and the more than 100 standard and available safety and security features count
• Ram 1500 Safety & Security — Ram system descriptions, standard airbag content, trailer length detection and blind-spot coverage
• Hands-Free Active Driving Assist — system operation, subscription terms, driver monitoring and system escalation behavior
• Ram ADAS Tips Card — approved roadway definition and engagement conditions
• Ram Uconnect Systems — Uconnect 5 screen sizes, user profiles and trailer profile storage
• Ram Warranty Coverage — 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
• Ram 1500 Brochure — six standard airbags and front frame unit construction
• Stellantis 2027 Ram 1500 Press Kit — 360-degree camera and driver-assist trim availability for 2027 and the Level 2+ designation
• All-New Ram 1500 Press Release — 98 percent high-strength steel frame and splayed frame rail design
• IIHS 2027 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Ratings — crashworthiness, crash avoidance, headlight, seat belt reminder and LATCH evaluations
• 2027 Ram 1500 Tradesman factory window sticker — base-trim standard equipment verification
• Ram 1500 Owner’s Manual, Uconnect Settings — Forward Collision Warning sensitivity options
• The Fast Lane Truck — segment context on the updated moderate overlap test