Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Ram 1500 has 13 recalls, 606 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
606
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The electronic gear selector on my 2020 Ram 1500 intermittently displays a "Shift to Park" warning w... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | High Pressure Fuel Pump failed. Pump failure can cause car to stop when not intended. Problem confi... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | STEERING | On June 26, 2026 my 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn truck lost its steering, with no prior warning. This coul... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | STEERING | The steering system electric power steering rack failed on my 2020 Ram truck. We were unable to stee... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel locked up. I was in the driveway when this occurred but if I was driving on the road ... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | STEERING | While driving and making a turn at a busy, high-traffic intersection, a red steering service warning... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The radion frequency module has gone bad in my truck. I assume this is due to the rear window leak t... |
| May 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While coming to a stop at an intersection, vehicle engine stalled and transmission automatically sla... |
| May 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Possible main body module, started with a false "bad tail light" notification.. then a "blind spot a... |
| May 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I PCSd from Springfield, MO to Fort Bliss Texas. I bought the truck [XXX]. I make it to TX. Driving ... |
| May 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driving to work yesterday with the heated steering wheel turned and thought I got shocked so I turne... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tailgate keeps falling open after I have ensured it was closed. There is an active recall for other ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I reported last year that my dash board has been coming off dut to the heat. Told me I had to repair... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The gas tank does not fill properly and leads to spilled gas while filling the tank. There is a tech... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | STEERING | Loss power steering while driving the vehicle, on the Highway and in a parking lot. The Turck as now... |
| 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 26, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Tailgate not operational as one of the 5 latch assemblies doesn't know if rear doors are open or clo... |
| 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 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In april of 2024 the MGU on the etourqe system needed replacement. The vehicle went into the shop on... |