2021 RAM 1500 recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 RAM 1500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Also commonly searched as 2021 Dodge Ram 1500.
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- Nov 6, 2025Crash risk2021–2022 RAM 1500, 2021–2022 RAM 2500, 2021–2022 RAM 3500 and 2 other models — Steering
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
25V765000 · 532 units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- May 8, 2025Crash risk2019–2024 RAM 1500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
25V298000 · 71 units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Oct 10, 2024Crash risk2020–2023 RAM 1500 — Visibility
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
24V754000 · 32K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Sep 5, 2024Crash risk2019–2024 RAM 1500 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
24V653000 · 1.0M units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Apr 13, 2023Crash risk2021 RAM 1500 — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
23V265000 · 132K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Feb 9, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 RAM 1500, 2023 RAM 2500 — Back Over Prevention
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
23V059000 · 77K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Dec 8, 2022Crash risk2019–2022 RAM 1500, 2019–2022 RAM 2500, 2019–2022 RAM 3500 — Structure
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
22V904000 · 1.2M units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Oct 13, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Jeep Gladiator, 2020–2022 Jeep Wrangler, 2020–2022 RAM 1500 — Engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
22V767000 · 60K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Aug 25, 2022Crash risk2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2020–2021 Jeep Wrangler, 2020–2021 RAM 1500 — Back Over Prevention
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V638000 · 8K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Nov 24, 2021Crash risk2021 RAM 1500, 2021–2022 RAM 2500, 2021–2022 RAM 3500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
21V925000 · 376 units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Nov 23, 2021Crash risk2021 RAM 1500 — Steering
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V918000 · 38K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Sep 9, 2021Crash risk2021 RAM 1500 — Tires
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection And Rims."
21V698000 · 2 units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Jun 10, 2021Crash risk2021 RAM 1500 — Back Over Prevention
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V438000 · 14K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Feb 1, 2021Crash risk2021 RAM 1500 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
21V037000 · 683 units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)