2021 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Airbag warning light or recall
- 26owner reports
- 49,000median miles
- 13involved a crash
Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
26 of the 673 complaints on this car describe airbag.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the occupant sensor (10 reports) and the module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the airbags cover the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side 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 and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
NHTSA investigations into the airbags on the 1500
Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2021 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“air bags, warning lamps on, it could be dangerous. don't know if it's been checked no accidents yet.”
Filed May 7, 2026
“My husband went down into a 15 ft embankment fully in the air side bags deployed driver and passenger did not”
Filed Feb 17, 2026
“My air bag alert keeps coming on at different times. And my drivers side seat belt doesn't always stay clicked.”
Filed Mar 14, 2024
“Manufacturer failed to complete repair on recall for HPFP and airbag in a timely manner with no timeline or remedy available.”
Filed Sep 24, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 13 of 26 reports involved a crash and 11 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 199 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 73 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 58 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 42 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 31 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 29 reports
- Fuel pump failure 27 reports