{"id":"2021_ram_promaster","make":"Ram","make_slug":"ram","model":"ProMaster","model_slug":"promaster","year":2021,"url":"/ram/promaster/2021/","pts":[],"configs":[],"vclass":"Van","segment":"Van","epa_certified":false,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V876000","component":"EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:","mfr":"Rollx Vans","reported":"2025-12-17","owner_notified":"2026-02-05","units":86,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V720000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2025-10-23","owner_notified":"2025-12-11","units":300691,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"67C, B3C, C9C","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V552000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2025-08-26","owner_notified":"2026-07-21","units":219577,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"59C","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V416000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-06-06","owner_notified":"2024-08-01","units":266,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"53B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V290000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-04-25","owner_notified":"2021-01-27","units":2,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"43B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V197000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)","reported":"2024-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-02-20","units":12375,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V301000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2023-04-27","owner_notified":"2023-06-22","units":165503,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"44A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V699000","component":"SEAT BELTS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-09-09","owner_notified":"2021-10-28","units":10372,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y61","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":117,"crash":2,"fire":3,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Back Over Prevention",25],["Unspecified",23],["Electrical System",19],["Power Train",15],["Lane Departure",14],["Service Brakes",9]],"by_year":{"2021":11,"2022":19,"2023":16,"2024":22,"2025":17,"2026":32},"excerpts":[["2024-11-25","Power Train","The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started rolling backwards down the hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. \u2026"],["2024-09-19","Visibility","The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated while driving on the interstate 70-75 MPH, on the inside lane overtaking other vehicles, the passenger\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side power mirror closed without driver input. The contact depressed the mirror button, but the mirror failed to respond. The contact pulled over and \u2026"],["2024-09-12","Power Train","The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after placing\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":null,"ncap":null,"complaints":117},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}