Model year
2020 Ram 1500
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 640 complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (159), ENGINE (155), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (112). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 17–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 1,279 complaints
- 2014 1,776 complaints
- 2015 1,459 complaints
- 2016 1,554 complaints
- 2017 884 complaints
- 2018 667 complaints
- 2019 1,493 complaints
- 2020 640 complaints
- 2021 683 complaints
- 2022 628 complaints
- 2023 203 complaints
- 2024 77 complaints
- 2025 365 complaints
- 2026 103 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V495000 · Jul 30, 2026
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…
25V298000 · May 8, 2025
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…
24V754000 · Oct 10, 2024
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…
22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
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.
22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022
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.
22V638000 · Aug 25, 2022
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…
21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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…
20V622000 · Oct 8, 2020
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…
20V580000 · Sep 24, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; 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 crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
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…
4 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
640 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 6, injury field 15, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Classic Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
2 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 1500 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 2WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 1500 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Ram 1500 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.