Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ram 2500 has 20 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
20
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
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...
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....
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Backup camera fails to activate when vehicle is put in reverse gear |
| Feb 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was plugged in charging for ab... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2021 Ram 2500 6.7 truck quit on me driving down the road. When I raised the hood I could smell bu... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was at a stop light. When I went to go, Truck Stalled for No reason and I lost All control. No ste... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ABS and traction control is not working intermittently Blinkers are not working Windshield wipers a... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Chrysler is sending this recall every month but the dealers claime the part is not available!!!! |
| May 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This recall has been open, and my local dealership has the part available. However RAM will not all... |
| May 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illumin... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060... |
| Mar 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | A high percentage of Ram owners with the 6.7 Cummins Engine are removing the Grid Heater due to a we... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On February 9 2023 Ram issued a recall on my vehicle Ram 2500. In that recall it was noted “ An elec... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060... |
| Nov 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle has a 12" screen in the dash. While Operating the Vehicle, weather notifications keep pop... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving highway speed and truck shut off completely. Took to dealer, no issues found. 800 miles late... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V79... |
| Aug 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | At a stop light after 10 min of normal driving on country and city roads my truck started smoking fr... |
| Aug 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My local Ram Dealership in Del Rio, Texas (Ram Country), has refused to repair my open recalls on my... |