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2021 Ram 1500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500, 1 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The newest was filed on June 7, 2028. A campaign covers some or all cars of this model year. To check one car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Some campaigns carry a safety warning

One campaign is flagged by NHTSA with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If you own a 2021 Ram 1500, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls today.

Back over prevention4Air bags3Service brakes2Seat belts1Visibility1Power train1Fuel system1Structure1Tires1

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500

NHTSA 26V495000 · filed June 7, 2028

Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage

What NHTSA says: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

The risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix, as filed: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Campaign 26V495000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 25V298000 · filed August 5, 2025

Air bags

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 25V298000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 25V765000 · filed June 11, 2025

Air bags: frontal

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 25V765000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 24V754000 · filed October 10, 2024

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 24V754000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 24V653000 · filed May 9, 2024

Service brakes

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 24V653000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 22V638000 · filed January 8, 2024

Back over prevention: display function

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 22V638000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 23V265000 · filed January 4, 2024

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

What NHTSA says: 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.

The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 23V265000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 23V059000 · filed September 2, 2023

Back over prevention: display function

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: 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.

The fix, as filed: 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).

Campaign 23V059000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 22V767000 · filed January 10, 2023

Fuel system

What NHTSA says: 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.

The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 22V767000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 21V925000 · filed December 11, 2022

Air bags: side/window, curtain

What NHTSA says: 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.

The risk: An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 21V925000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 21V918000 · filed November 11, 2022

Back over prevention: display function

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 21V918000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 22V904000 · filed August 12, 2022

Structure: body, tailgate, hinge and attachments

What NHTSA says: 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.

The risk: 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.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 22V904000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 21V438000 · filed October 6, 2021

Back over prevention: display function

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 21V438000 on nhtsa.gov

NHTSA 21V698000 · filed September 9, 2021

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

What NHTSA says: 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."

The risk: 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.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 21V698000 on nhtsa.gov

Do not driveNHTSA 21V037000 · filed January 2, 2021

Service brakes

What NHTSA says: 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.

The risk: A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix, as filed: 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.

Campaign 21V037000 on nhtsa.gov

Other model years

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Source: NHTSA recall data, checked November 1, 2026.Not affiliated with NHTSA or Ram.

2021 Ram 1500 recalls: common questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500 as of November 1, 2026. Each campaign covers some or all vehicles of that model year, so not every car is affected by every recall.

How do I check if my 2021 Ram 1500 has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's own recall page. That lookup shows the recalls still unrepaired on that one car, which this page cannot do. The VIN is on the driver's side of the dashboard, seen through the windshield, and on your registration card.

Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

Under federal law the manufacturer generally has to fix a safety recall at no charge to the owner. There are limits, for example for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires). A Ram dealer does the work, so call one with your VIN to book it.

What do "do not drive" and "park outside" mean on a recall?

They are warnings NHTSA flags on some campaigns. Do not drive means the manufacturer advises owners not to drive affected vehicles until the repair is done. Park outside means it advises parking affected vehicles outdoors and away from buildings because of a fire risk. For the 2021 Ram 1500, 1 campaign carry the do-not-drive flag.

Where does this recall list come from?

From NHTSA, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which publishes recall records as public data. We refresh the list every week and show NHTSA's own wording for each campaign. We are not affiliated with NHTSA or with any vehicle manufacturer.