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2021 Ram 2500 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 campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 108
Latest campaign: Nov 6, 2025

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	2	Feb 9, 2023	23V060000 21V798000 21V163000
Air bags	2	–	Nov 6, 2025	25V765000 21V925000
Structure	1	–	Dec 8, 2022	22V904000
Power train	1	–	Nov 10, 2022	22V835000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	–	Mar 10, 2022	22V140000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 6, 2025Latest campaign


Nov 6, 202525V765000	Air bags: frontal A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V765000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V765000 · Nov 6, 2025
Feb 9, 202323V060000	Electrical system: wiring relays/solenoids An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V060000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off. Risk An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798. Campaign NHTSA 23V060000 · Feb 9, 2023
Dec 8, 202222V904000	Structure: body tailgate 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V904000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
Nov 10, 202222V835000	Power train: automatic transmission Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V835000 What's wrong FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. Risk Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3. Campaign NHTSA 22V835000 · Nov 10, 2022
Mar 10, 202222V140000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V140000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20. Campaign NHTSA 22V140000 · Mar 10, 2022
Nov 24, 202121V925000	Air bags: side/window curtain An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V925000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V925000 · Nov 24, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component108

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

108Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	35	32	0	5	0
Engine	26	24	0	5	0
Power train	25	23	1	0	0
Structure	12	11	1	0	0
Service brakes	10	9	1	0	0
Unknown or other	8	7	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	7	0	2	0
Steering	5	5	0	1	0
Seat belts	4	4	1	0	1
Air bags	4	4	3	0	2
Visibility/wiper	4	4	0	0	0
Fuel system	3	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	2	0	0	0
Wheels	2	2	0	0	0

14 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.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“ABS/Forward Collision/Traction Control/4WD/Cruise Control warning lights on. Braking is inconsistent. Sometimes hard to brake, sometimes brake pedal is real spongy and will go almost to floor.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766669
Power train
“I am writing to formally follow up regarding complaint/case number 97989810 through Dodge and to request that this matter be elevated for a complete technical review concerning my 2021 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins, VIN [XXX].”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763494
Power train
“There is a known issue with the Ram Power Wagon locking differential system where the electronic locking differential wiring harness will fault one of three ways.”
Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762597

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2021 Ram 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 2500. The most recent, 25V765000 (reported November 6, 2025), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry 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 2500 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), structure (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ram 2500?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 35 complaints out of 108 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ram 2500?

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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Recall summary by component8

Safety recalls8

Air bags: frontal

Electrical system: wiring relays/solenoids

Structure: body tailgate

Power train: automatic transmission

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

Air bags: side/window curtain