Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ram 1500 has 39 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
39
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V037000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secure...
24V653000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) contro...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS warning lights and electronic brake lights continually come on and having to be repaired |
| Sep 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and ECS... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am receiving a check electronic brake system alert. I can no longer use cruise control, traction c... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When making a turn from a stop, the truck will kill the engine then engage the parking brake. I thou... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, th... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] in 35 degree weather I finished refueling My 2021 Dodge Ram limited ... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Steele North Star texted me about a Recall for ABS module on my RAM truck. “Steele North Start CJD... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Sep 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Several times I’ve been backing up and for no reason the truck jerks to a stop and some kind of alar... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (Servi... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653... |