2021 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 96 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 14% of that year's 678 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 27,901.5 miles. There are no related recalls tied to this complaint area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 96
- 14% of 678
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 27,902 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report high-pressure fuel pump failures that cause sudden loss of power and stalling, sometimes leaving the truck stranded on a highway with no warning lights beforehand.
- Several drivers describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly during slow-speed turns, often around 2-3 mph, with the transmission shifting itself into park and the electronic parking brake engaging.
- Some owners say the stall happens repeatedly at low mileage, with one report noting it occurred first around 4,000 miles and again near 6,000 miles despite a dealer PCM reflash.
- One owner reports real-world fuel economy well below the EPA sticker rating, citing 13 mpg city and 14.5 mpg highway against a posted 17/21 rating.
- A few complaints link the stalling to a change in acceleration traced back to the fuel pump, in one case accompanied by an airbag warning light.
When 2021 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 2, 2021, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System 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 fuel system complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 96 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, which is 14% of the 678 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Ram 1500 fuel system?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System complaint area on the 2021 Ram 1500.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 27,901.5 miles.
- What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?
- Owners describe engine stalling during slow-speed turns, high-pressure fuel pump failures causing loss of power, and in one case fuel economy well below the EPA-rated 17/21 mpg.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2021 Ram 1500 shows 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.