2021 Ram 1500 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 27 airbag complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, about 4% of all complaints for the year, tied to 13 crashes, 11 injuries, and 1 fire. Two related recalls (25V298000, 21V925000) address a driver-side airbag connector and side curtain airbag inflator issues, at a median 49,000 miles reported.
- Airbags complaints
- 27
- 4% of 678
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 49,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Front airbags fail to deploy during front-end or offset collisions, even at highway speeds around 40-50 mph, resulting in serious injuries.
- Some owners report side or curtain airbags deploying while corresponding front airbags stay inactive in the same crash.
- In at least one case the driver's airbag deployed but failed to properly inflate, leaving the occupant exposed to injury.
- One complaint links water intrusion around the rear window seal to disruption of the airbag control module and other electrical systems.
- An owner reported delays completing a recall-related airbag repair with no clear timeline given by the manufacturer.
When 2021 Ram 1500 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2021, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 25V298000May 8, 2025Airbags71 vehicles
Air bags
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."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V925000Nov 24, 2021Airbags376 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
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.
Risk: 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.
Airbags complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 27 airbag-related complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of the 678 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbags on the 2021 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 25V298000 covers a driver-side airbag connector that may not be properly secured, and recall 21V925000 covers side curtain airbag inflators manufactured with incorrect propellant. Neither recall requires drivers to stop driving or park outside.
- Did the 2021 Ram 1500 airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 13 crashes, 11 injuries, and 1 fire among the reported airbag cases.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 49,000 miles.
- Is the 2021 Ram 1500 worse than other years for airbag complaints?
- The 4% complaint share for 2021 is lower than 2013 (7%), 2014 (7%), and 2019 (6%), but similar to several other model years.