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2021 Ram 1500 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500, spanning 13 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2021 Ram 1500. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns15not VIN-specific
Component groups13distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 30, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Ram 1500 recall campaigns

The 2021 Ram 1500 report contains 15 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V495000 dated July 30, 2026.
DO NOT DRIVE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
February 1, 2021
Potential units
683campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: February 9, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V495000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
July 30, 2026
Potential units
1,271,294campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 18, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component
AIR BAGS, STEERING
Report received
November 6, 2025
Potential units
532campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 11, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V298000

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
May 8, 2025
Potential units
71campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 27, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V754000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
October 10, 2024
Potential units
31,676campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V653000

Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 5, 2024
Potential units
1,025,432campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V265000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
April 13, 2023
Potential units
131,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V059000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
February 9, 2023
Potential units
77,079campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

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 ID 23V-059).

Owner notification: March 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
December 8, 2022
Potential units
1,224,078campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V767000

Component
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
October 13, 2022
Potential units
60,413campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V638000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
August 25, 2022
Potential units
7,895campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 6, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V925000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
November 24, 2021
Potential units
376campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: January 17, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V918000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION, STEERING
Report received
November 23, 2021
Potential units
38,157campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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 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.

Owner notification: February 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V698000

Component
TIRES
Report received
September 9, 2021
Potential units
2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: September 9, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V438000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
June 10, 2021
Potential units
14,096campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: June 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Ram 1500?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Ram 1500 campaign records are Back Over Prevention (4), Air Bags (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (2), Tires (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Back Over Prevention4
Air Bags3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Steering2
Tires1