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2021 Ram 1500 airbags problems

The 2021 Ram 1500 has 24 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

24

Airbags complaints

2%

Share of year

13

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

1500 airbags complaints by model year125 complaints2013: 94 complaints2014: 125 complaints2015: 60 complaints2016: 47 complaints2017: 53 complaints2018: 19 complaints2019: 87 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 24 complaints2022: 12 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 6 complaints
1500 airbags complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V298000AirbagsMay 8, 2025 · 71 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

21V925000AirbagsNovember 24, 2021 · 376 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2021 Ram 1500 airbags — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500 airbags?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the airbags: 21V925000, 25V298000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.