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2021 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

15 recalls and 678 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

15recalls
678complaints
27crashes reported
4fires reported
23injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine276 · 41%
  • Electrical System195 · 29%
  • Unknown Or Other103 · 15%
  • Power Train98 · 14%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System68 · 10%
  • Service Brakes54 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance52 · 8%
  • Steering50 · 7%
  • Structure32 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control30 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System

I am writing to express my concern about vehicle warranty coverage being provided by ram (stellantis na) on their vehicles. i have a 2021 ram 1500 which has a motor generator unit (mgu) which has failed due to a defect with the bearings. this has been diagnosed by the dealership and identified as covered under the emissions warranty. this diagnosis was made by kolosso ram in appleton, wisconsin in june of 2026. at th

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other

Unknown, my ram has a glue issue with the dashboard especially the passenger side of the vehicle which may affect the airbag operating correctly the dashboard is coming apart do to glue not properly installed on 2021 ram truck.

SteeringCrash

Purchase vehicle new and report issue with steering vibration and wandering feel after purchasing on multiple occasions when having the vehicle serviced by dealership. no issues found was the response each time, but condition continued. front tire wear indicated something wasn't right. replaced tires with oem goodyear tires even though symptoms persisted. while traveling this past winter in inclement weather vehicle

Engine

I own a 2021 ram 1500 with the 3.0l ecodiesel gen 3 engine. the vehicle has experienced diagnostic trouble code p00af, indicating a turbocharger/variable geometry turbocharger (vgt) boost-control performance problem. i have already taken the vehicle to a ram dealership for this same issue. the dealership performed a computer/software update in an attempt to correct the problem, but the p00af issue continued afterwar

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500 CLASSIC, 1500, 1500 CREW CAB TRX. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.