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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

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

Complaints
24about this part
Share
22%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
37,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Ram Promaster, 22% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I had to replace my backup camera as it was faulty and the newer models had a recall. My blind spot monitoring system cuts off randomly going down the road. We have paid out of pocket for a new camera and the dealership can't figure out why the blind spot indicator cuts off.”

NHTSA complaint #11605890, filed 2024-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the back-over prevention camera failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the failure was stated as a manufacturer’s defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11582139, filed 2024-04, 34,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the camera had stopped operating in 2024. Additionally, the contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to a recent recall letter received for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact made several calls to the local dealer but was advised that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11709065, filed 2026-01, 59,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The failure obstructed the vision of the driver, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The message that the camera was not available was displayed. Several months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 ( BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726434, filed 2026-03, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a dim image, impairing the view of driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts were not yet available. The contact stated that because of the failure, the contact was involved in two minor crashes while reversing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706555, filed 2025-12, 15,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
20212422%
20201126%
201923%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram Promaster

Other or unknown
21 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Lane departure
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram Promaster

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.

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