Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ram 1500 has 67 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
67
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine went out before life of loan was up. Truck has always been serviced at dealer it was purchas... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | This engine has failed by the head gaskets, literally all 4, cracking/breaking. This caused coolant ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The generator bearings are making a wining noise. It was confirmed by an experienced independent mec... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Smoke leaks into cabin when heat is on. Possibly coolant/heating core. I saw many complaints for the... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ENGINE | I leased this vehicle, brand new. I bought out the lease just over a year ago. The truck has under 1... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The e-Torque motor generator unit is failing, rendering the truck unsafe to drive. Catastrophic fail... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque system has experienced repeated failures of the... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact's mother owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Failure of the Motor Generator Unit (MGU). This part is available for inspection and review. The fai... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2020 RAM 1500 Big Horn 4WD with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque system. The vehicle began making a whi... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact became aware of coolant fluid stains on the ground. Th... |
| May 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Exhaust manifold is ticking after only hitting 47k miles. Of course the warranty has been out for a ... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Due to the recall Z96/NHTSA 22V-767 my fuel pump failed in 2023, causing my check engine light to co... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Cracked exhaust manifold. I know of three people, besides myself, with the 2020 Ram with 5.7 lite... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Smoke, burning smell entering cabin area while driving and using heater. Look up issue, found many p... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The Alternator Generator (MGU) failed and I was driving on the road when it happened causing the ele... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | ENGINE | MGU bearing failing, and no stock available, they suspect it may be months before the part is availa... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving at highway speed (~65-70 mph), the engine shut off unexpectedly (without any warning/b... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Both exhaust manifolds are cracked. There is a bulletin on some 5.7 Hemi but not mine. Both have to ... |