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2021 RAM 1500 Problems & Recalls

Official U.S. NHTSA safety records organized for faster research, comparison and VIN-level follow-up.

15NHTSA recalls
680consumer complaints
10grouped problem categories

What the data says

NHTSA currently returns 15 recall records and 680 consumer complaints for this exact 2021 RAM 1500 query. The largest grouped complaint category in the current dataset is Engine. Complaint volume is not proof of a defect and should not be used alone as a reliability score.

Most reported problem categories

Related NHTSA component labels are grouped into clearer categories to reduce duplicate-looking labels. A single consumer complaint can reference more than one vehicle component, so category counts may exceed the number of individual complaints. Counts summarize reports, not confirmed defects.

Engine280 reports
Electrical System197 reports
Fuel / Propulsion119 reports
Other / Unspecified103 reports
Power Train / Transmission98 reports
Brakes75 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance52 reports
Steering50 reports
Visibility / Camera39 reports
Structure / Body34 reports

Bar lengths are relative to the largest category shown on this page; they are not percentages or reliability scores.

Safety recalls

Showing the first 6 records for quick reading. Expand the list to review the remaining official records.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

NHTSA Campaign 21V438000

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."

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 This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

NHTSA Campaign 21V918000

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."

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…

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

NHTSA Campaign 21V698000

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."

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.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

NHTSA Campaign 21V925000

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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

NHTSA Campaign 21V037000

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.

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…

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

NHTSA Campaign 22V638000

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."

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.

How to interpret complaints

NHTSA consumer complaints can help surface possible safety trends, but a complaint is not a finding that a defect exists. The count reflects records returned for this exact model year, make and model when Curiworld last fetched the official dataset.

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Methodology & source

Primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recalls and Complaints APIs.

Last successful data refresh: 2026-10-06 18:24:07

Curiworld groups official records for research and comparison. Counts can change as NHTSA receives or updates records. Curiworld does not determine whether a vehicle is defective and does not replace an official VIN recall check.