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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2021 Ram 3500 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Ram 3500, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11727064, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display an image, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11680106, filed 2025-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500 . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available and were on backordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11741292, filed 2026-06

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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026414%
202412%
202211%
202135%
202022%
201830%
201741%
201621%
201411%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 3500

Electrical system
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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