Buying a used 2020 RAM 1500? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2020 Ram 1500 has 14 recalls in this group. Airbag deployment failures, inflator rupture, and seat belt locking or anchor defects stand out, alongside a diesel fuel pump recall involving engine stalling. Camera display faults, mirror glass detachment, and tailgate opening are also listed. Its 623 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 159 electrical system, 154 engine, and 62 power train complaints. Inspection should cover both restraint repair documentation and reported engine or electrical symptoms.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify airbag and front and rear seat belt recall completion.
- Check diesel fuel pump recall applicability and ask about stalling.
- Test the rearview camera and inspect mirror glass and tailgate latching.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 RAM 1500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Airbag Control Module Memory May Corrupt | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 and Jeep Compass windshield wipers may loosen | Visibility | high |
| Ram 1500 and ProMaster Side Airbag May Not Inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram Front Seat Belts May Not Lock | Seat Belts | high |
| Ram 1500 side airbag inflator may rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram Rearview Camera Image May Not Show | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep and Ram Diesel Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ram 1500 Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 Rear Seat Belt Anchor Problem | Seat Belts | high |
| Ram 1500 Accelerator Pedal Floormat Interference | Vehicle Speed Control | medium |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram 1500, 2500 Driver Mirror Glass May Detach | Visibility | medium |
| Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving | Structure | medium |
| Ram 1500 Tow Mirror Glass Can Fall Off | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
623 complaints filed for this model year, including 24 mentioning a crash, 6 a fire and 14 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 159 | None found |
| Engine | 154 | None found |
| Power Train | 62 | None found |
| Steering | 59 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 52 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 45 | Yes |