NHTSA lists 680 complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 27 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 17 complaints mention an injury, with 23 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM 1500.
Recalls
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15 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 15.
Date: 2026-07-30. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-11-06. Systems: AIR BAGS, STEERING.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-05-08. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-10-10. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-05. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-13. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-09. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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." (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-08. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-10-13. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-08-25. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
1,127 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 303 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 189 |
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| STRUCTURE | 122 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 110 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 107 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 90 |
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| VISIBILITY | 78 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 54 |
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11037347
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05
11036361
Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
11036362
Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
11035992
Date: 2026-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LANE DEPARTURE.
Blindspot Module For concern on Blindspot Module setting U11FB-00 Lost Communication with Left Blind Spot Sensor, U11FA-00 Lost Communication with Right Blind Spot Sensor. Some vehicle(s) where the Blindspot Module was replaced had no issues found with the Blindspot Module after testing. Please veri
11035198
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Cluster Message a To Operate Tailgate Shift to Parka Vehicle is In Park
11035058
Date: 2026-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a **Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts (1st - 5th). a Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown events under throttle. a Transmission fluid odor (burnt smell).** a During a
11035064
Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for and bent, spread, or
11035074
Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
CORE a HEATER
11035075
Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
CORE a HEATER
11034910
Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
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