Recall homework
There are 14 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2021 Ram 1500
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
14 Total recalls
Nov 6, 2025 Latest recall date
643 Complaint reports
$3,475 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
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Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention engine, unknown or other, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Open investigation signal
1 federal defect investigation is still open. That is not a recall, but it is worth reading before assuming the issue is settled.
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Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2021 Ram 1500?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to engine, unknown or other, electrical system?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 4 tested variants of the 2021 Ram 1500.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
Verify with official VIN lookup14 official recalls on record for the 2021 Ram 1500. 91 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: November 6, 2025
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V765000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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." | A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. | Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025. | Nov 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 25V298000 | 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." | A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. | Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C. | May 2025 | 2025-4 |
| 24V754000 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 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." | Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B. | Oct 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V653000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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." | Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B. | Sep 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 23V265000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 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. | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A. | Apr 2023 | 2025-1 |
| 23V059000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash. | Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059). | Feb 2023 | 2025-1 |
| 22V904000 | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 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. | An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8. | Dec 2022 | 2024-3 |
| 22V767000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96. | Oct 2022 | 2026-1 |
| 22V638000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86. | Aug 2022 | 2024-3 |
| 21V925000 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 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. | An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. | Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99. | Nov 2021 | 2023-4 |
| 21V918000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059. | Nov 2021 | 2022-4 |
| 21V698000 | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 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." | A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62. | Sep 2021 | 2022-4 |
| 21V438000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. | Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30. This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918. | Jun 2021 | 2022-1 |
| 21V037000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 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. | A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. | Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04. | Feb 2021 | 2022-4 |
Are there federal defect investigations for the 2021 Ram 1500?
Official records show 1 federal defect investigation matched to the 2021 Ram 1500.
1 open 0
closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews
and may close without a recall, or may reference a related
campaign when one exists.
| Action | Status | Component | Subject | Opened | Related recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | Open | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | High pressure fuel pump failure | Mar 2023 | 24V957 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2021 Ram 1500?
Official records show 676 manufacturer communications on record for the 2021 Ram 1500.
5 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | GRILLE - SPEAKER | 11032987 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle. | 11032842 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle | 11032824 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle | 11032647 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance Bank 1. Customers may also comment on the following: ● **Potential under run or stall when the vehicle utilizes the Trailer Reverse Steering Control feature and is connected to a trailer attempting to backup.** This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. | 11032831 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance Bank 1. Customers may also comment on the following: ● **Potential under run or stall when the vehicle utilizes the Trailer Reverse Steering Control feature and is connected to a trailer attempting to backup.** This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. | 11032654 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge. | 11032344 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information. | 11031688 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WARNING: Shorting the 48V output stud to the 12V output stud can cause immediate and irreversible damage to the power pack unit. Always use insulated tools and protective stud covers when performing service operations. NOTE: A loose or high resistance ground connection may result in abnormal voltage behavior and can increase the risk of electrical component damage. Always verify ground integrity before system power up. For P0AFA repair: Please follow the Service library steps 1 through 7 without fail. Only replace PPU or MGU after verifying the final step of the procedure. | 11031461 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Camshaft cap bolts within the cylinder head assembly may cause damage to other components. DO NOT replace entire long block when only left OR right cylinder heads need to be replaced. | 11031333 |
What are the most common 2021 Ram 1500 complaints?
ENGINE 80
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 47
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
POWER TRAIN 41
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 36
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 29
STEERING 24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE 22
AIR BAGS 17
STRUCTURE 15
643 total complaints on record
How much does the 2021 Ram 1500 cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $3,475 $290/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 17.5 MPG
Energy used 685 gal/yr
Price assumption $5.07 $/gal
Assumptions: 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG · Midgrade Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
514 g/mi CO2Fuel score 3/10Smog 5/10