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2020 Ram 2500 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 campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 162
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2025

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Dec 8, 2022	22V904000 20V207000
Power train	2	Nov 10, 2022	22V835000 20V043000
Visibility	2	Jan 27, 2022	22V035000 20V622000
Air bags	1	Jan 16, 2025	25V010000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2022	22V140000
Fuel system, diesel	1	Nov 12, 2021	21V880000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 10, 2020	20V191000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2025Latest campaign


Jan 16, 202525V010000	Air bags: side/window curtain An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. Risk An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Remedy Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C. Campaign NHTSA 25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
Dec 8, 202222V904000	Structure: body tailgate An 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 What's wrong 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. Risk An 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8. Campaign NHTSA 22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
Nov 10, 202222V835000	Power train: automatic transmission Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V835000 What's wrong FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. Risk Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3. Campaign NHTSA 22V835000 · Nov 10, 2022
Mar 10, 202222V140000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V140000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20. Campaign NHTSA 22V140000 · Mar 10, 2022
Jan 27, 202222V035000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V035000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions. Risk Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08. Campaign NHTSA 22V035000 · Jan 27, 2022
Nov 12, 202121V880000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V880000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78. Campaign NHTSA 21V880000 · Nov 12, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component162

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162Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	40	25	0	0	0
Engine	33	20	1	1	0
Fuel system	30	19	1	0	1
Diesel	30	19	1	0	1
Unknown or other	20	12	1	0	0
Power train	20	12	1	1	0
Electrical system	20	12	0	3	0
Service brakes	14	9	3	0	2
Structure	11	7	0	0	1
Steering	10	6	1	0	0
Wheels	8	5	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	3	2	2	0	2
Seat belts	3	2	0	0	0
Air bags	2	1	0	0	1

12 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

Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank or inverted image.”
Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758545
Engine
“The contact owns a 2020 RAM 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the engine was running unusually rough and the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748863
Engine
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, a tapping sound was heard, which gradually grew louder.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748901

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2020 Ram 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram 2500. The most recent, 25V010000 (reported January 16, 2025), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Ram 2500 recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), visibility (2), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ram 2500?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 40 complaints out of 162 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ram 2500?

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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Recall summary by component10

Safety recalls10

Air bags: side/window curtain

Structure: body tailgate

Power train: automatic transmission

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump