Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Ram 1500 has 13 recalls, 582 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
582
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V622000
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 lon...
20V580000
SEAT BELTS
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 cr...
20V191000
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, Chrysle...
19V407000
AIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrup...
20V208000
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, p...
21V632000
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 ...
20V374000
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...
20V513000
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 f...
22V638000
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 th...
22V767000
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...
22V904000
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 t...
24V754000
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 m...
25V298000
AIR BAGS
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ABS light keeps coming on and off. The 4WD keeps going on and off and the cruise control and tractio... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving and tried to pass a truck loss of power (dash lit up and no top-end) went to limp mode, Hard... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When vehicle is subject to hot climates, the media hub will cease to work removing access to phone n... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While entering highway- at highway speeds- truck completely lost power luckily we were able to get t... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | A crack developed in the plastic frame of the rear sliding backlite window, allowing water to enter ... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. When the vehicle was purchased, the contact was informed that the ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and ... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving the power plant generator for my engine failed without warning, causing my truck to st... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving my Ram Rebel 2020, the eTorque alternator failed, causing the vehicle to lose electric... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, the engine light turned on and the battery light. Truck started shaking and shut off.... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie was parked in my garage. I started it to let it warm up before driving. The... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Air suspension freezes making is useless. This is dangerous and causes back injuries. Parking vehicl... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine went out before life of loan was up. Truck has always been serviced at dealer it was purchas... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | Vehicle experiences intermittent but repeatable safety-related electrical failures affecting turn si... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | The rear driver-side wheel detached from the axle, resulting in an immediate loss of vehicle control... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I had just started my vehicle and drove about 3 blocks and was running 40 miles per hour when the tr... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | This engine has failed by the head gaskets, literally all 4, cracking/breaking. This caused coolant ... |