Model year 2021 · Ram

2021 Ram 1500 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 30, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 1500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V495000	July 30, 2026	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
25V765000	November 6, 2025	Air Bags › Frontal
25V298000	May 8, 2025	Air Bags
24V754000	October 10, 2024	Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
24V653000	September 5, 2024	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module
23V265000	April 13, 2023	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
23V059000	February 9, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
22V904000	December 8, 2022	Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments
22V767000	October 13, 2022	Engine
22V638000	August 25, 2022	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V925000	November 24, 2021	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
21V918000	November 23, 2021	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V698000	September 9, 2021	Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
21V438000	June 10, 2021	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V037000	February 1, 2021	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master CylinderDo not drive

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (4) · Air Bags (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Steering (2) · Electrical System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Engine (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V495000Manufacturer no. 67D

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA: July 30, 2026
Owner notification: August 18, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,271,294 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V495000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V765000Manufacturer no. 14C

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: November 6, 2025
Owner notification: December 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 532 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Steering › Steering Control Module

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V765000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V298000Manufacturer no. 08C

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: May 8, 2025
Owner notification: May 27, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Components: Air Bags; Electrical System › Wiring

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the 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."

Safety risk

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V298000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V754000Manufacturer no. 86B

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2024
Owner notification: December 5, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 31,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V754000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V653000Manufacturer no. 75B

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: September 5, 2024
Owner notification: September 26, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,025,432 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V653000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V265000Manufacturer no. 37A

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2023
Owner notification: April 27, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 131,700 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V265000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V059000Manufacturer no. 14A

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: February 9, 2023
Owner notification: March 1, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 77,079 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V059000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V904000Manufacturer no. ZB8

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments

Report received by NHTSA: December 8, 2022
Owner notification: December 22, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,224,078 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V904000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V767000Manufacturer no. Z96

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: October 13, 2022
Owner notification: October 17, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 60,413 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V767000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V638000Manufacturer no. Z86

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: August 25, 2022
Owner notification: October 6, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,895 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V638000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V925000Manufacturer no. Y99

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA: November 24, 2021
Owner notification: January 17, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V925000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V918000Manufacturer no. Y80

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: November 23, 2021
Owner notification: February 22, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 38,157 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Components: Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Steering › Steering Control Module

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 recall was superseded by 23V-059.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V918000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V698000Manufacturer no. Y62

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA: September 9, 2021
Owner notification: September 9, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V698000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V438000Manufacturer no. Y30

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: June 10, 2021
Owner notification: June 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 14,096 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V438000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V037000Manufacturer no. Y04

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: February 1, 2021
Owner notification: February 9, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 683 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V037000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 30, 2026.