2021 RAM 1500 back over prevention problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2021 RAM 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the reverse camera quit working, trailer reverse function inop, service electric throttle light is on. I have had the recall completed. the programing did not completely correct the issue. the vehicle s at the dealership now - has been there for a week now- no word on what the problem is.”
filed Apr 15, 2026
“Electrical system shutdown including loss of all safety features (blind spot, emergency braking, abs, traction control, towing), climate control options (AC, Heat, window operations) and user interfaces (U-Connect screen, center gauge cluster). Initial warnings (2) on center cluster on listed- 1…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from…Campaign 23V059000 · Feb 9, 2023
- A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displayingCampaign 22V638000 · Aug 25, 2022
- Rearview camera image may not displayCampaign 21V438000 · Jun 10, 2021
Back Over Prevention problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 1500 | 13 | 4% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 1500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 1500 | 14 | 2% |
| 2020 1500 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 1500 | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 1500 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.