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Ram 1500 · 2021

15 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V765000·2025-11-06

    RAM pickup trucks steering column control module air bag risk

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2021–2022 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles because the steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 4500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V653000·2024-09-05

    RAM 1500 Models Recalled for Anti-Lock Brake Software Malfunction

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 RAM 1500 vehicles because a software malfunction in the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V037000·2021-02-01

    2021 RAM 1500 trucks recalled for missing brake pedal retaining clip

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2021 RAM 1500 trucks built without a retaining clip securing the brake pedal to the brake system. The missing clip can cause the brake pedal to separate, preventing drivers from applying the brakes and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V298000·2025-05-08

    Ram 1500 driver airbags may not be connected properly

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles because the driver's side airbag may not be connected properly, which can prevent deployment. 71 units affected.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V754000·2024-10-10

    2020-2023 RAM 1500 Heated Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach

    Chrysler is recalling 2020-2023 RAM 1500 vehicles with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V265000·2023-04-13

    2021 RAM 1500 Recalled for Engine Stall Risk from Software Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 1500 trucks (5.7L eTorque) for an engine stall issue caused by powertrain control software. Engine stall can increase crash risk; dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V059000·2023-02-09

    RAM 1500 and 2500 Rearview Display May Fail When in Reverse

    Certain 2021-2023 RAM 1500 and 2023 RAM 2500 vehicles have a software defect that may prevent the rearview image from displaying when in reverse, reducing driver visibility.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V904000·2022-12-08

    2019-2022 RAM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Defective Tailgate Latch

    Chrysler is recalling 2019-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks because the tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned strikers. An unintended tailgate opening while driving could result in cargo loss and increased crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V767000·2022-10-13

    2022 Jeep Wrangler Fuel Pump Engine Stall Recall

    Chrysler is recalling 2020-2022 Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators, and Ram 1500s due to potential fuel pump failure that may cause engine stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump at no cost.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, RAM GLADIATOR, WRANGLER, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V638000·2022-08-25

    2021 Jeep Gladiator rearview camera display failure from radio software error

    Certain 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles have a radio software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of backing collisions.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, RAM GLADIATOR, WRANGLER, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V925000·2021-11-24

    RAM Pickup Trucks Side Air Bag Deployment Defect Recall

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and 2021 RAM 1500 Classic models. The side air bag curtain assemblies may deploy improperly due to incorrect gas pressure, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 3500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V918000·2021-11-23

    2021 RAM 1500 Rearview Camera Display May Fail

    Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 1500 pickup trucks because the rearview camera display may stop working, violating federal rear-visibility standards. Dealers will provide a software update.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V698000·2021-09-09

    2021 RAM 1500 recalled for incorrect spare tire installation

    Chrysler is recalling 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles with an incorrect-size spare tire that does not match the placard specifications. Improper tire inflation could increase the risk of crashes.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V438000·2021-06-10

    2021 RAM 1500 rearview camera may fail to display, increasing crash risk

    Certain 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles may have a rearview camera that doesn't display due to a software issue in the trailer reverse steering module. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of crashes.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20215/5

    4 trims tested for 2021; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • RQ25003 Recall Query · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE24009 Preliminary Evaluation · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ23003 Recall Query · open · steering
  • PE22012 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE21021 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE19017 Preliminary Evaluation · power train

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · steering 628 complaints, median 92,000 mi
  • 2014 · steering 500 complaints, median 83,828 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · steering 222 complaints, median 66,000 mi
  • 2015 · powertrain 209 complaints, median 55,000 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · powertrain 189 complaints, median 32,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,234 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.3/5 · 71 complaints
  • 2025: 2.8/5 · 334 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.4/5 · 70 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.9/5
  • 2022: 3.4/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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