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2021 Ram 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 2500, filed between March 11, 2021 and November 6, 2025. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
2 campaigns below have a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning from the maker: Electrical system: relays/solenoids (23V060000), Electrical system: relays/solenoids (21V798000). Call a dealer about those first.
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| Part | Filed | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags: frontal | November 6, 2025 | Dealer fix |
| Electrical system: relays/solenoids | February 9, 2023 | Park outside |
| Structure: hinge and attachments | December 8, 2022 | Dealer fix |
| Power train: automatic transmission | November 10, 2022 | Dealer fix |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module | March 10, 2022 | Dealer fix |
| Air bags: curtain | November 24, 2021 | Dealer fix |
| Electrical system: relays/solenoids | October 14, 2021 | Park outside |
| Electrical system | March 11, 2021 | Dealer fix |
Air bags: frontal
Campaign 25V765000 · Filed November 6, 2025
What is wrong. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended.
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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 module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What could happen. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Electrical system: relays/solenoids
Campaign 23V060000 · Filed February 9, 2023 · Park outside
What is wrong. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
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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 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
What could happen. An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
Structure: hinge and attachments
Campaign 22V904000 · Filed December 8, 2022
What is wrong. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
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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 tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
What could happen. An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Power train: automatic transmission
Campaign 22V835000 · Filed November 10, 2022
What is wrong. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
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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 transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
What could happen. Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix. Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Campaign 22V140000 · Filed March 10, 2022
What is wrong. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions.
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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 than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What could happen. An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Air bags: curtain
Campaign 21V925000 · Filed November 24, 2021
What is wrong. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
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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 curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
What could happen. An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Electrical system: relays/solenoids
Campaign 21V798000 · Filed October 14, 2021 · Park outside
What is wrong. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
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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 Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
What could happen. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix. Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Electrical system
Campaign 21V163000 · Filed March 11, 2021
What is wrong. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
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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 Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
What could happen. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2021 Ram 2500 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Ram dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Ram may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Ram customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the 2500
- 2026 (8)
- 2025 (6)
- 2024 (5)
- 2023 (8)
- 2022 (12)
- 2020 (10)
- 2019 (12)
- 2018 (9)
- 2017 (11)
- 2016 (12)
- 2015 (13)
- 2014 (14)
- 2013 (14)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (4)
- 2010 (4)
- All years
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2021 Ram 2500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 2500. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2021 Ram 2500 free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Ram dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2021 Ram 2500 was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.