CarRecallWatchThe 2021 RAM 1500 has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 685 complaints with NHTSA, including 27 crashes, 4 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (277 reports).
2021 RAM 1500 recalls
Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Be Secured in a Crash
Some 2019-2026 Ram 1500 trucks may have the second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors installed improperly.
Driver Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks have a steering column control module that may keep the driver's side air bag from deploying as intended.
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some 2019-2024 Ram 1500 trucks may have a driver's side air bag that is not connected properly.
Driver Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Rear Visibility
The driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror on certain Ram 1500 trucks may have mirror glass that detaches.
Stability Control May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Risk
A software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module can cause the electronic stability control system to turn off.
Engine May Stall Due to Fuel Mixture Software Fault
The powertrain control module software in certain 2021 Ram 1500 trucks with the 5.7L eTorque engine can cause an incorrect fuel mixture in the engine.
Rearview Image May Not Display in Reverse
The trailer reverse steering control module in certain vehicles may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the screen when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Tailgate May Open While Driving, Spilling Cargo
The tailgate on certain Ram pickups may not latch properly because the tailgate strikers are misaligned with the box latch.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk
Certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 vehicles and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine may have a high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) that can fail.
Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the radio can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the display.
Curtain Air Bags May Deploy Improperly
Certain 2021-2022 Ram pickup trucks may have side curtain air bags (SABIC assemblies) that were built with the wrong amount of compressed gas.
Rearview camera may fail to show image, raising crash risk
The trailer reverse steering control module in these pickups may stop the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen.
Wrong spare tire may be fitted, risking crash from bad inflation
Some vehicles may have been built with a spare tire of the wrong size.
Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
On certain 2021 Ram 1500 trucks, the trailer reverse steering module may cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the screen.
Brake pedal can separate, risking loss of braking
Some 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks were built without the retaining clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
Most common 2021 RAM 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 685 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 277 |
| Electrical System | 198 |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 |
| Power Train | 101 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 69 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 54 |
| Steering | 50 |
| Structure | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 |
What owners report
Transmission issues are a known problem in the 2021 Ram 1500 and have been for a while, with no recalls. Slipping of gear. Delay or jerking into reverse. Putting it in reverse and it telling me to put it into park or it auto-correcting itself into park. While driving twice and going from complete stop after the auto correcting went to pull off & the vehicle did not go into gear the RPM was raised and the truck moved forward but would not go into gear. The smell of transmission fluid and possible coolant seem to be in truck through vent. The Malfunction Indicator light came on. Had a Shop check code said it showed Valve Body. All these are known issues with the transmission and should be reca
The engine oil pan severely corroded and over 30% of the 18 gauge steel scaled away. For an 18-gauge steel oil pan (nominal thickness of 0.0478 inches or 1.2 mm), the threshold where rust becomes hazardous is remarkably thinâliterally and figuratively. Because an oil pan holds hot, chemically active fluid and is subjected to constant vibration and thermal cycling, the margin for corrosion safety is very small: 1. The Pinhole and Leak Threshold (25% to 30% Loss) * The Limit: If deep rust pitting or scaling eats away more than 0.012 to 0.015 inches (roughly 25% to 30% of the wall thickness), the metal is no longer structurally sound enough to contain the oil under thermal expansion and vibr
Original incident occurred in March 2026. While traveling at highway speeds my 2021 Ram 1500 lost all power and engine shutoff. I was able to get the truck to the side of the interstate due to it's momentum. Once I come to a stop, the e-brake is automatically applied and the vehicle will not restart or respond to any inputs from the keyfob. Vehicle is towed to nearest dealer, am told that the issue is related to an open recall that they have fixed and is now operating as normal. Less than one week later, the exact same thing occurs again, once again while traveling at highway speeds. Is towed into another dealer for service, and it is identified that the RF Module/Hub will need replaced due
Rear Differential failure requiring rebuild including ring and pinion gear. The vehicle was not used to tow and was rarely used off road.
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 foggy with chemical steam inside the cabin of the vehicle, severely affecting the visibility. The contact constantly pulled over and used napkins and towels to wipe the windshield, and even after turning off the heater. The contact stated that the windshield was still foggy. The dealer was contacted by phone. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2021 RAM 1500 questions
Does the 2021 RAM 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2021 RAM 1500: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Be Secured in a Crash; Driver Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Driver Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Rear Visibility; Stability Control May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 RAM 1500?
Based on 685 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (277), Electrical System (198), Unknown Or Other (103).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 RAM 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.