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2021 Ram 5500 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: 5
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Nov 6, 2025

Recall summary by component5

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	1	–	Nov 6, 2025	25V765000
Wheels	1	–	May 27, 2021	21V398000

Safety recalls5

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
Oct 14, 202121V798000	Electrical system: wiring relays/solenoids A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 21V798000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. Risk A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060. Campaign NHTSA 21V798000 · Oct 14, 2021
May 27, 202121V398000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V398000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation. Risk Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Remedy Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36. Campaign NHTSA 21V398000 · May 27, 2021
Mar 11, 202121V163000	Electrical system A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V163000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire. Risk A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798. Campaign NHTSA 21V163000 · Mar 11, 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).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Electrical system	2	50	0	2
Firerelated	1	25	0	0
Suspension	1	25	1	0
Wheels	1	25	1	0
Service brakes	1	25	1	0

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

Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at an unspecified speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle became engulfed in flames.”
Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11757945
Electrical system
“The contact owned a 2021 Ram 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle is a flatbed tow truck, and while one of his drivers was driving at 48 MPH, the tow truck driver noticed that white/gray smoke was emitting from…”
Filed 01/13/2026 · ODI 11710690
Firerelated
“See attached document from complainant”
Filed 10/05/2023 · ODI 11548378

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2021 Ram 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 5500. 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 5500 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ram 5500?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ram 5500?

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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