Recalls
14campaigns
4 air bag · 3 visibility · 2 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
634filed
Owner reports, 2016–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
26mpg combined
$2,512/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
13 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (14)
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210
Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported1,271,294 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V495000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
100% repairedof 71 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V298000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach/FMVSS 111
Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
49.2% repairedof 31,676 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V754000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Tailgate May Open While Driving
Structure · body · tailgate · hinge and attachments
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
- Consequence
- An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
80.7% repairedof 1,224,078 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V904000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Fuel Pump Failure
Engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
83% repairedof 60,413 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V767000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
88.3% repairedof 7,895 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V638000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Air bags · side/window · curtain
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Consequence
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
47.4% repairedof 212,373 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V632000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Driver Side Mirror Glass Can Detach/FMVSS 111
Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices · exterior
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.
79.8% repairedof 19,075 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V622000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
77.3% repairedof 2,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V580000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Consequence
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
99.1% repairedof 319,610 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V191000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
All Weather Floor Mats may Interfere with Pedals
Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
- Consequence
- A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
86.5% repairedof 160,229 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V513000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.
92% repairedof 114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V374000
Listed for 2020 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
- Consequence
- Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
93.1% repairedof 425,599 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V208000
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ORC May Malfunction and Disable Safety Functions
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence
- Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
86.1% repairedof 295,981 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V407000
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Owner complaints (634)
634 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
24involved a crash
6involved a fire
15injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 634 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 162 | 25.6% |
| Engine | 155 | 24.4% |
| Unknown or other | 111 | 17.5% |
| Steering | 63 | 9.9% |
| Power train | 62 | 9.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 52 | 8.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | 7.3% |
| Structure | 43 | 6.8% |
| Service brakes | 42 | 6.6% |
| Fuel system | 30 | 4.7% |
How 2020 compares with other 1500 years
Best and worst 1500 years →20161,545
2017880
2018662
20191,482
2020634
2021680
2022619
2023201
202474
2025357
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,545 | 16 |
| 2017 | 880 | 13 |
| 2018 | 662 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1,482 | 29 |
| 2020 | 634 | 14 |
| 2021 | 680 | 15 |
| 2022 | 619 | 16 |
| 2023 | 201 | 11 |
| 2024 | 74 | 6 |
| 2025 | 357 | 8 |
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.8%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Ram 1500 pu/ec 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
26
mpg combined
22
city
32
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 390 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 32 / 26 | $3,700 | 390 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $4,000 | 418 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 394 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 | 407 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 418 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 450 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,000 | 467 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,000 | 474 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 475 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | $4,450 | 514 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,450 | 523 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | $4,450 | 513 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,450 | 526 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Ram 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns: 26V495000 (seat belt), 25V298000 (air bag), 24V754000 (visibility), 22V904000 (structure), 22V767000 (fuel pump), 22V638000 (rear camera), 21V632000 (air bag), 20V622000 (visibility), 20V580000 (seat belt), 20V191000 (rear camera), 20V513000 (vehicle speed control), 20V374000 (air bag), 20V208000 (visibility), 19V407000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Ram 1500 problems?
Owners filed 634 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (162), Engine (155), Unknown or other (111) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Ram 1500 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 32 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2020 Ram 1500 get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 Ram 1500 pu/ec 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2020 1500 compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Ram 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (634) and the 2016 the most (1,545). The 2020 drew 634. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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