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2021 Ram 3500

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Steering

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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 to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 532 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V765000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Park outside Electrical system

An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 302,067 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V060000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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 tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,224,078 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V904000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 250,079 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V835000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

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 to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 370,437 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V140000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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 to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 376 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V925000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 131,177 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V798000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Wheels

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 447,985 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V398000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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 to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 19,214 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V163000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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