Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Ram 3500 has 9 recalls, 59 complaints.
9
Recalls
59
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V798000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cu...
21V925000
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 curtai...
21V398000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect informat...
21V163000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Dies...
22V140000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less tha...
22V835000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmissi...
22V904000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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 t...
23V060000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6....
25V765000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 modul...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2021 Ram 3500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. While the contact's husband was driving at 55 MPH, the driver's re... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving my truck I noticed my mpg gauge was showing 0 mpg. Then I realized my "miles to go" ga... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Both front ball joints wore out at 20,000 miles The 3rd break light leaks into the cab at 26,000 mi... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the customer, who was the owner of a 2021 Ram 3500. The... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | TIRES | I have had two tires separate in the past couple of months with less than 24000 miles and 5 years ol... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera faile... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle died in a busy intersection coming off the freeway. Light flashed that indicated it was an i... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Failure of hydraulic lifters and camshaft in Cummins 6.7 liter diesel engine of 2021 RAM 3500. Engin... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | TIRES | Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 LT235 / 80 R 17. While driving down interstate and pulling a 21,000 lb GVWR fi... |
| May 18, 2025 | TIRES | Nexen LT235/80R17 2 blow out's and one tire failure. factory installed tires. I have had 2 blowouts ... |
| May 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2021 Dodge Ram drivers side A-pillar handle is detaching due to failing plastic clips |
| May 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I powered on the truck. Upon ignition check engine light, along with ABS, 4WD, traction control came... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | SEATS | Driver power seat started moving forward on its own until it was all the way forward, would not move... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The rear driver’s side and rear center seat belts no longer latch. When sliding the belt into the r... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the accelerato... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Left blinker does not cancel after left turn 60% of the time causing other vehicles to pull out in f... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Hydraulic roller lifter failure. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact notic... |