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2020 Ram 1500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
Safety recalls14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 30, 202626V495000 | Seat belts: rear/other anchorageAn improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V495000
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| May 8, 202525V298000 | Air bagsA driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V298000
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| Oct 10, 202424V754000 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devicesDetached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V754000
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| Dec 8, 202222V904000 | Structure: body tailgateAn 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V904000
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| Oct 13, 202222V767000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V767000
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| Aug 25, 202222V638000 | Back over prevention: display functionA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V638000
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Owner complaints by component639
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 164 | 26 |
| Engine | 155 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 112 | 18 |
| Steering | 65 | 10 |
| Power train | 63 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | 7 |
| Structure | 44 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 30 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 27 | 4 |
| Air bags | 21 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 3 |
| Suspension | 14 | 2 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Wheels
“My tire pressure sensor system came on in my dash. Driver front wheel was not registering. Took vehicle to local Goodyear dealer to have checked.”
- Electrical system
“On August 11, 2026, following substantial rain, the engine unexpectedly stalled three times while the vehicle was being driven. The most serious occurrence happened at approximately 70 mph in heavy highway traffic.”
- Unknown or other
“The HVAC heater core assembly failed internally. The machic mentioned that this componet is "going out" in these vehicals. He refered me to the dealership. This should be a recall.”
Other Ram 1500 model years
- 20246 recalls76 complaints
- 202311 recalls203 complaints
- 202216 recalls624 complaints
- 202115 recalls682 complaints
- 202014 recalls639 complaints
- 201929 recalls1,492 complaints
- 201815 recalls664 complaints
- 201713 recalls882 complaints
- 201616 recalls1,549 complaints
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2020 Ram 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram 1500. The most recent, 26V495000 (reported July 30, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Ram 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: visibility (3), seat belts (2), back over prevention (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ram 1500?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 164 complaints out of 639 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ram 1500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.
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