Buying a used 2021 RAM 1500? Check these 15 recalls first
The 2021 Ram 1500 has 15 recalls in this group. The brake pedal separation recall carries a stop-driving instruction for affected vehicles, making VIN applicability and completed repairs the first verification. Other concerns include airbag deployment, stability control shutdown, and engine stalling; several entries address rearview camera display failures. Its 677 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 276 engine, 196 electrical system, and 98 power train complaints. Engine symptoms and repair history warrant focused review.
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.
- Confirm brake pedal recall status and any outstanding stop-driving instruction before driving.
- Verify airbag, stability control, and applicable stalling recall repairs.
- Test the rearview camera and ask about engine shutdowns or electrical faults.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Brake Pedal Separation Risk · do not drive | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Ram Pickup Side Airbag Curtain Defect | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram Rearview Camera Image May Not Show | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep and Ram Diesel Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ram 1500 Software Can Shut Off Stability Control | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram 1500 Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram Trucks: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 Rear Seat Belt Anchor Problem | Seat Belts | high |
| Ram 1500 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving | Structure | medium |
| Ram 1500 Rearview Camera May Not Display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram 1500 Software Glitch May Stall Engine | Power Train | medium |
| Ram 1500 Tow Mirror Glass Can Fall Off | Visibility | medium |
| Ram 1500 Rearview Camera Image May Not Show | Back Over Prevention | low |
| Ram 1500 Wrong-Size Spare Tire Installed | Tires | low |
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 |