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2020 Ram 1500

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
641
Received Nov 2019 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
14
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
6
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly66 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Water leaks into cabin during rain41 complaints · 6.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline35 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V495000Chrysler (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."
  • Recall #25V298000Chrysler (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."
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 24 crashes, 6 fires, 15 people injured, 1 death.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

3 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

2 more 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.

Complaints received about the 2020 Ram 1500
145
Show as a table
YearComplaints
20194
202049
202154
202263
2023114
2024115
2025145
2026 (to Oct 2026)97
Total641

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.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly6610%7.6×
Water leaks into cabin during rain416.4%5.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2021
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.7%
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline355.5%6.3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2022
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.8%
Driver sun visor will not stay up345.3%20.6×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2022
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.6%
Glass shatters or cracks without impact264.1%–
Power steering cuts out while driving233.6%2.8×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2024 · Recent surge
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.6%
Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes213.3%13.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.7%
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving193.0%0.9×
Tailgate or trunk latch fails182.8%3.6×NHTSA recall #22V904000
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black121.9%0.4×NHTSA recall #22V638000
Unintended acceleration despite braking121.9%–NHTSA recall #20V513000
Turn signals work intermittently or fail111.7%8.3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.6%
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls91.4%2.3×NHTSA recall #22V767000
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up91.4%1.8×
Seat belt fails to latch or retract81.3%0.9×NHTSA recall #20V580000, #26V495000
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own81.3%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips81.3%0.4×
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason81.3%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close71.1%0.8×
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes71.1%0.8×NHTSA recall #20V374000, #25V298000

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 #26V495000July 30, 20261,271,294 vehicles affected

    seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #25V298000May 8, 202571 vehicles affected

    air bags; electrical system: wiring

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #24V754000October 10, 202431,676 vehicles affected

    visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #22V904000December 8, 20221,224,078 vehicles affected

    structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #22V767000October 13, 202260,413 vehicles affected

    engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #22V638000August 25, 20227,895 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: display function

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #21V632000August 12, 2021212,373 vehicles affected

    air bags: side/window: curtain; air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V622000October 8, 202019,075 vehicles affected

    visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V580000September 24, 20202,114 vehicles affected

    seat belts; seat belts: front: retractor

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V191000September 10, 2020319,610 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V513000August 27, 2020160,229 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V374000June 25, 2020114 vehicles affected

    air bags

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #20V208000April 9, 2020425,599 vehicles affected

    visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #19V407000May 31, 2019295,981 vehicles affected

    air bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module; seat belts: pretensioner

    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.

    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.

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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 2020 Ram 1500.

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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