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2021 Ram 1500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

14

14 current

Combined

12.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,844

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026371 · manufacturer campaign 67D

30 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2026

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the second-row seat belt buckle(s) to the body.

156,138 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2026347 · manufacturer campaign 68D

16 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2020–2023

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the passenger-side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.

Why it matters

A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the passenger side mirror glass.

15,461 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025613 · manufacturer campaign 14C

6 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021–2022 · 3500 2021

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering column control module.

8 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2024596 · manufacturer campaign 86B

10 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2020–2023

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the driver's side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.

Why it matters

A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driver side mirror glass.

15,461 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024503 · manufacturer campaign 75B

5 September 2024

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019, 2021–2024

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), ESC, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and forward collision warning (FCW) to appear on the instrument panel.

Why it matters

An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the antilock braking system (ABS) control module software.

130,722 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2023221 · manufacturer campaign 37A

13 April 2023

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021

What is wrong

Under certain driving conditions, a problem with the powertrain control module (PCM) could cause the engine to stall. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 5.7 L eTorque engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to update the PCM calibration software.

2,144 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2023047 · manufacturer campaign 14A

9 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021–2023 · 2500 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the trailer reverse steering control module software.

7,884 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022584 · manufacturer campaign Z96

14 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Gladiator 2021–2022 · Wrangler 2020–2022 · 1500 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.

6,861 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022583 · manufacturer campaign Z95

14 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Gladiator 2021 · Wrangler 2021 · 1500 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners.

441 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022476 · manufacturer campaign Z86

25 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Gladiator 2021 · Wrangler 2020–2021 · 1500 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a software problem could cause the radio to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera image will not appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that is slow to appear could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.

290 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021722 · manufacturer campaign Y99 & Z07

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021 · 2500 2021–2022 · 3500 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the side airbag curtain inflators. As a result, the side airbag curtains may not inflate properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A side airbag curtain that does not inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbag assemblies, as necessary.

74 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021720 · manufacturer campaign Y80

23 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM), the rearview camera image may not appear on the display when backing-up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the trailer reverse steering control module software.

3,821 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2021362 · manufacturer campaign Y30

10 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM).

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the trailer reverse steering module software.

1,838 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021156 · manufacturer campaign Y14

16 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the brake pedal may be missing a clip to secure it to the master cylinder push rod. As a result, the brake pedal could separate and cause a loss of brakes. Note: This recall only affects RAM 1500 Classic trucks equipped with non-adjustable pedals.

Why it matters

A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal. A new clip will be installed, if required. To reduce safety risk, FCA recommends that you should not drive your truck until you receive instructions on how to have this inspected.

269 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 115 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
290 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 14 recalls on record for the 2021 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Ram 1500 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Ram 1500 at 12.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 290 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 15 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Ram 1500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,844 in fuel, producing roughly 5,729 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.