Buying a used 2021 RAM 1500? Check these 15 recalls first
One recall here carries a do-not-drive instruction: 2021 Ram 1500 Classic trucks missing a brake pedal retaining clip. The rest are high or medium severity — driver airbag connection and deployment faults, second-row belt anchors, stability control that can switch off, an eTorque software glitch that can stall the engine, a diesel fuel pump failure, and two backup camera recalls. Among 677 unverified owner complaints, engine leads with 276 mentions ahead of electrical; 27 crashes were reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If it's a 1500 Classic, verify the do-not-drive brake pedal clip recall was done before test driving.
- Ask whether the eTorque stall and stability-control recalls were completed, and note any stalling on the drive.
- Check the backup camera image appears every time and the airbag warning light cycles correctly.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 RAM 1500
What owners have reported to NHTSA
677 complaints filed for this model year, including 27 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 23 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 276 | None found |
| Electrical System | 196 | None found |
| Power Train | 98 | Yes |
| Brakes | 73 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 68 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 52 | None found |