Component Record

Ram 2500 2021 Electrical System Problems

35 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2021 Ram 2500 - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage35 complaints

35 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V163000Reported March 11, 2021 - 19,214 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 19,214 vehicles across all affected models.

21V798000Reported October 14, 2021 - 131,177 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 131,177 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

23V060000Reported February 9, 2023 - 302,067 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 302,067 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine28 Power Train25 Vehicle Structure12 Fuel and Propulsion System11 Brakes11 Unknown Or Other8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.