2021 RAM 2500 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 RAM 2500. 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 2500.
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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)
- Feb 9, 2023Fire risk2021–2023 RAM 2500, 2021–2023 RAM 3500, 2021–2023 RAM 4500 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
23V060000 · 302K 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)
- Nov 10, 2022Fire risk2020–2023 RAM 2500, 2020–2022 RAM 3500 — Power Train
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
22V835000 · 250K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Mar 10, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Dodge Durango, 2019–2022 RAM 2500, 2019–2022 RAM 3500 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
22V140000 · 370K 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)
- Oct 14, 2021Fire risk2021–2022 RAM 2500, 2021–2022 RAM 3500, 2021–2022 RAM 4500 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
21V798000 · 131K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Mar 11, 2021Fire risk2021 RAM 2500, 2021 RAM 3500, 2021 RAM 4500 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
21V163000 · 19K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)