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US recalls (15)
Do not driveService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Steering: steering control module
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 and remedy
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.
Air bags
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Electronic stability control (esc): control module
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Back over prevention: display function
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."
Risk and remedy
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).
Structure: body, tailgate
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 and remedy
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.
Engine
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Back over prevention: display function
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
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 and remedy
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.
Steering: steering control module
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Back over prevention: display function
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (14)
Show 14 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-07-30 · campaign 2026-371
Issue:
On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the second-row seat belt buckle(s) to the body.
Visual system
2026-07-16 · campaign 2026-347
Issue:
On certain trucks, the passenger-side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
Safety Risk:
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the passenger side mirror glass.
Airbag
2025-11-06 · campaign 2025-613 · 8 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash.
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering column control module.
Visual system
2024-10-10 · campaign 2024-596
Issue:
On certain trucks, the driver's side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
Safety Risk:
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driver side mirror glass.
Brakes
2024-09-05 · campaign 2024-503
Issue:
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), ESC, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and forward collision warning (FCW) to appear on the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the antilock braking system (ABS) control module software.
Engine
2023-04-13 · campaign 2023-221
Issue:
Under certain driving conditions, a problem with the powertrain control module (PCM) could cause the engine to stall.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 5.7 L eTorque engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to update the PCM calibration software.
Visual system
2023-02-09 · campaign 2023-047
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the trailer reverse steering control module software.
Seats and restraints
2022-10-14 · campaign 2022-583 · 441 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners.
Engine
2022-10-14 · campaign 2022-584
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.
Visual system
2022-08-25 · campaign 2022-476 · 290 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a software problem could cause the radio to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera image will not appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that is slow to appear could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.
Airbag
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-722 · 74 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the side airbag curtain inflators. As a result, the side airbag curtains may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A side airbag curtain that does not inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbag assemblies, as necessary.
Visual system
2021-11-23 · campaign 2021-720
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the trailer reverse steering control module software.
Other
2021-06-10 · campaign 2021-362
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM).
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the trailer reverse steering module software.
Brakes
2021-03-16 · campaign 2021-156 · 269 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, the brake pedal may be missing a clip to secure it to the master cylinder push rod. As a result, the brake pedal could separate and cause a loss of brakes.
Note: This recall only affects RAM 1500 Classic trucks equipped with non-adjustable pedals.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal. A new clip will be installed, if required. To reduce safety risk, FCA recommends that you should not drive your truck until you receive instructions on how to have this inspected.
Owner complaints (683)
Owners filed 683 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ram 1500 (27 crashes, 4 fires, 23 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 667).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 276 | |
| Electrical system | 198 | |
| Unknown or other | 103 | |
| Power train | 99 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 69 | |
| Service brakes | 54 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 52 | |
| Steering | 50 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ram 1500.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Ram 1500 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 1500 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,700 |
| 1500 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 1500 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,000 |
| 1500 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
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