Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Ram 5500 has 5 recalls, 3 complaints.
5
Recalls
3
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
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...
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 5500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2021 Ram 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle is a flatbed tow truck, and w... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | The wheel studs broke going down the Interstate causing the wheels to come off into oncoming traffic... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | FIRERELATED | See attached document from complainant |