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2021 Ram Promaster
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 111
- Received Apr 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rearview backup camera fails or goes black16 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract6 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own5 complaints · 4.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V876000Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Recall #25V720000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasolineFirst signal: Oct 2026 · Recent surge
- Tires blow out or tread separatesFirst signal: Sep 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 3 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 11 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| April 2021 | 1 |
| May 2021 | 0 |
| June 2021 | 0 |
| July 2021 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 4 |
| September 2021 | 0 |
| October 2021 | 1 |
| November 2021 | 2 |
| December 2021 | 2 |
| January 2022 | 1 |
| February 2022 | 0 |
| March 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 0 |
| May 2022 | 2 |
| June 2022 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 1 |
| August 2022 | 3 |
| September 2022 | 1 |
| October 2022 | 8 |
| November 2022 | 0 |
| December 2022 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 2 |
| February 2023 | 3 |
| March 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| May 2023 | 3 |
| June 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 0 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 0 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 0 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 0 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 0 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 111 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 16 | 14% | 8.1× | NHTSA recall #25V552000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 5.4% | – | NHTSA recall #21V699000, #25V876000 |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 5 | 4.5% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 4 | 3.6% | 4.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2026 · Recent surge Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.4% |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 4 | 3.6% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 3.6% | 2.6× | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 2.7% | 7.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 3 | 2.7% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 2.7% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 2.7% | – | |
| Vehicle rolls backward out of park | 3 | 2.7% | – | NHTSA recall #23V301000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V876000December 17, 202586 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA recall #25V720000October 23, 2025300,691 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
NHTSA recall #25V552000August 26, 2025219,577 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.
NHTSA recall #24V416000June 6, 2024266 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels; seats: mid/rear assembly; structure: body: door
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Ram Promaster vehicles. The vehicles are missing a side door beam, and the tire placard contains incorrect seating capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
A missing side door beam may not provide adequate occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Incorrect seating capacity information can result in an improperly loaded vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a door beam and apply an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 53B.
NHTSA recall #24V290000April 25, 20242 vehicles affected
electronic stability control (esc)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles. An insecure ground connection may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the ground nut assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 43B.
NHTSA recall #24V197000March 14, 202412,375 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring; exterior lighting
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The wiring harness may have a poor connection, which can cause the left taillight and left turn signal to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
An inoperative left turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, and an inoperative left taillight can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 21B.
NHTSA recall #23V301000April 27, 2023165,503 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.
A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.
NHTSA recall #21V699000September 9, 202110,372 vehicles affected
seat belts; seat belts: front: retractor; seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y61.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Ram Promaster.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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