Buying a used 2020 RAM 1500? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2020 recalls skew toward occupant restraints rather than fire: no critical-rated items, but eight high-severity ones covering airbags that may shut off, not inflate or not be connected, side curtain inflators that can rupture, front seat belts that may not restrain, and second-row belt anchors installed improperly. A floormat that can trap the accelerator and a diesel fuel pump failure round it out. 623 unverified NHTSA complaints lead with electrical and engine, and 24 crashes.
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.
- Confirm every airbag and seat-belt recall is closed — several separate ones apply to this year.
- Check the airbag light cycles normally at startup, and that the floormats are the correct retained ones.
- If it's the diesel, ask whether the fuel pump recall was completed or the pump replaced.
- 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 airbags may shut off without working | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 and ProMaster side curtain airbags may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 floormat can trap the accelerator pedal | Vehicle Speed Control | high |
| Jeep and Ram front seat belts may not restrain | Seat Belts | high |
| Ram Truck Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Can Rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep and Ram diesel fuel pump can fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ram 1500 driver airbag may not be connected | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500 second-row seat belt anchors improperly installed | Seat Belts | high |
| Ram and Jeep Compass windshield wiper arms may loosen | Visibility | medium |
| Ram 1500 and 2500 driver-side mirror glass can fall out | Visibility | medium |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Ram 1500 backup camera blanks | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram pickup tailgate may open while you drive | Structure | medium |
| Ram 1500 Classic tow mirror glass can fall off | Visibility | medium |
| Jeep, Ram, Chrysler backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | low |
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 |