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2020 Ram 5500 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: 8
Latest campaign: Oct 11, 2022

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	Oct 11, 2022	22V759000 21V023000 21V008000
Engine and engine cooling	2	Jun 10, 2021	21V439000 20V511000
Suspension	2	Jan 20, 2021	21V016000 20E031000
Visibility	1	Jan 27, 2022	22V035000
Fuel system, diesel	1	Nov 12, 2021	21V880000
Wheels	1	May 27, 2021	21V398000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 11, 2022Latest campaign


Oct 11, 202222V759000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V759000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses." Risk A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5. Campaign NHTSA 22V759000 · Oct 11, 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
Jun 10, 202121V439000	Engine and engine cooling: engine oil/lubrication Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V439000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume. Risk Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21. Campaign NHTSA 21V439000 · Jun 10, 2021
May 27, 202121V398000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V398000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation. Risk Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Remedy Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36. Campaign NHTSA 21V398000 · May 27, 2021
Jan 26, 202121V023000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V023000 What's wrong Excellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. Risk A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799. Campaign NHTSA 21V023000 · Jan 26, 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).

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Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

8Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	3	38	1	0	4
Hydraulic	2	25	0	0	0
Seat belts	2	25	0	0	0
Air bags	1	13	1	0	4
Forward collision avoidance	1	13	1	0	4
Tires	1	13	0	0	0
Wheels	1	13	0	0	0
Power train	1	13	0	0	0
Unknown or other	1	13	0	1	0

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

Air bags
“I was traveling down the hwy and and car went thru the stop sign. I could not stop in time and I t boned it. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed 11/11/2025 · ODI 11698718
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during a heavy crosswind, the electronic stabilization system warning light illuminated, indicating that the system had…”
Filed 05/19/2025 · ODI 11661969
Tires
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the dual wheel tires detached from the vehicle and struck another vehicle.”
Filed 12/12/2024 · ODI 11630410

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2020 Ram 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram 5500. The most recent, 22V759000 (reported October 11, 2022), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Ram 5500 recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 3 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (2), suspension (2), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ram 5500?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ram 5500?

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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