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2021 Ram 1500

Model year 2021: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

  • NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside, for one of its recalls
NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Nov 4, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

15 recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500 in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

NHTSA advises some owners not to drive it, or to park it outside: see below.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 30, 2026. Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

NHTSA counts 1,271,294 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-495

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 6, 2025. Steering: steering control module; air bags: frontal

NHTSA counts 532 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-765

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 8, 2025. Air bags; electrical system: wiring

NHTSA counts 71 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-298

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 10, 2024. Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

NHTSA counts 31,676 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-754

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 5, 2024. Electronic stability control (esc): control module; service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

NHTSA counts 1,025,432 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-653

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 13, 2023. Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA counts 131,700 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-265

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 9, 2023. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 77,079 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-059

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 8, 2022. Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

NHTSA counts 1,224,078 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-904

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 13, 2022. Engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 60,413 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-767

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 25, 2022. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 7,895 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-638

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 24, 2021. Air bags: side/window: curtain

NHTSA counts 376 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-925

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 23, 2021. Steering: steering control module; back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 38,157 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-918

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 9, 2021. Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA counts 2 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-698

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 10, 2021. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 14,096 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-438

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 1, 2021. Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

NHTSA’s advice: Do not drive

NHTSA counts 683 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-037

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

686 complaints to NHTSA, received from Nov 18, 2020 to Oct 29, 2026.

  • 27 complaints told of a crash, and 4 complaints of a fire.
  • Together they report 23 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 11 versions of the 2021 Ram 1500: from 4 to 5 stars overall.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ram 1500, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
1500, PU/CC, 2WD 5 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/EC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/CC, 4WD 5 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/EC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/EC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/RC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/CC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/EC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/RC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Classic, PU/CC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500 Crew Cab TRX, PU/CC, 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it for each version

1500, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Classic, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

1500 Crew Cab TRX, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 4, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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