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2021 Ram 1500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component15
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Back over prevention | 4 | – |
| Air bags | 3 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | – |
| Visibility | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Structure | 1 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
Safety recalls15
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 30, 202626V495000 | Seat belts: rear/other anchorageAn improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V495000
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| Nov 6, 202525V765000 | Air bags: frontalA driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V765000
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| May 8, 202525V298000 | Air bagsA driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V298000
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| Oct 10, 202424V754000 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devicesDetached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V754000
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| Sep 5, 202424V653000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleDriving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V653000
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| Apr 13, 202323V265000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V265000
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Owner complaints by component682
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 276 | 40 |
| Electrical system | 197 | 29 |
| Unknown or other | 103 | 15 |
| Power train | 99 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 73 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 69 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 52 | 8 |
| Steering | 50 | 7 |
| Structure | 33 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 4 |
| Air bags | 27 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 27 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 24 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 19 | 3 |
16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 1500, 1500 Crew Cab TRX.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Rear Differential failure requiring rebuild including ring and pinion gear. The vehicle was not used to tow and was rarely used off road.”
- Visibility
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the HVAC system was activated to defrost the window, and there was a failure with the heater core which caused the windshield to become…”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“My 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel previously had the federal high-pressure fuel pump safety recall completed (Recall Z96 / NHTSA Campaign 22V767000) on February 12, 2024, where remedy part CSSMZ461-AA was installed.”
Other Ram 1500 model years
- 20258 recalls361 complaints
- 20246 recalls76 complaints
- 202311 recalls203 complaints
- 202216 recalls624 complaints
- 202115 recalls682 complaints
- 202014 recalls639 complaints
- 201929 recalls1,492 complaints
- 201815 recalls664 complaints
- 201713 recalls882 complaints
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2021 Ram 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500. The most recent, 26V495000 (reported July 30, 2026), concerns seat belts. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Ram 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is back over prevention, with 4 campaigns. Others: air bags (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ram 1500?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 276 complaints out of 682 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ram 1500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.
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