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2021 Ram 2500 Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
70,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Ram 2500, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving my 2021 ram 2500 west at approximately 35mph when a oncoming vehicle a 2008 Dodge Nitro failed to navigate a curve in the road crossing center line of road hitting me head on at a estimated 50-6- mph. (Driver was ticket for to fast for conditions) It was a clear , dry day. The Ram trucks air bag and seatbelt restraint system did not deploy/lockup . There were no warning lights , messages, or symptoms making me aware of any problems. The vehicle was towed from the scene, incapable of moving on its own. Vehicle has only 2000mi. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428902, filed 2021-08

“Leather dash is delaminating and shrinking starting at the defrost vents. This appears to impact the passenger airbag deployment. Chrysler/Stellantis is aware of the issue, but considers the dash to be an accessory and refuses to correct if not under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11684649, filed 2025-09

“The contact owned a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a cow, causing the front bumpers to bend 2 ft. inward. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises on the left arm, on the shoulder, on the chest, on the right elbow and on the right knee. The contact did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was awaiting to be totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11589293, filed 2024-05, 70,500 miles

“There was a severe head on collision and airbags did not deploy. The dealership says there was no deceleration however, the crash was severe enough that they should have deployed, the driver also tried to stop and the trucks airbag system did not detect the sudden brake. This is a 2021 truck that has a sudden brake sensor, that combined with the collision should have caused the airbags to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11438830, filed 2021-11

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202558%
202435%
2023510%
202274%
202144%
202021%
201974%
2018110%
201761%
2016125%
2015115%
2014175%
201384%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 2500

Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 2500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology