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2021 Ram 3500

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

9

7 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

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.

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

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023026 · manufacturer campaign 13A

9 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2021–2023 · 3500 2021–2023 · 4500 2021–2023 · 5500 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked, and the ignition switch is in the off position.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

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 intake air heater relay. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

21,852 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022644 · manufacturer campaign ZA3

10 November 2022

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2020–2023 · 3500 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a buildup of heat and pressure inside the transmission could cause fluid to leak from the transmission dipstick tube. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins 6.7 L diesel engine and a 68RFE automatic transmission.

Why it matters

A transmission fluid leak could create the risk of a fire.

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 transmission dipstick and vent assembly.

17,606 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022108 · manufacturer campaign Z20

11 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Durango 2021–2022 · 2500 2019–2022 · 3500 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system may not turn on when there is a problem with the ESC system.

Why it matters

A driver that is not aware of a problem with the ESC system could have an increased 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 antilock brake system (ABS) control module software.

29,656 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

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021629 · manufacturer campaign Y76

14 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2021–2022 · 3500 2021–2022 · 4500 2021–2022 · 5500 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks or chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in the off position. Note: Trucks repaired under recall 2021-138 will also require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

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 intake air heater relay, as necessary. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

6,680 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2021336 · manufacturer campaign Y26 / Y36

28 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2012–2021 · 4500 2012–2021 · 5500 2012–2021

What is wrong

On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

30,899 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021138 · manufacturer campaign Y08

11 March 2021

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2021 · 3500 2021 · 4500 2021 · 5500 2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks or chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in the off position.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

685 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Superseded

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2021 Ram 3500, of which 7 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

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.