Buying a used 2020 RAM 3500? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2020 Ram 3500 has 11 recalls in this group. Fire risks involving the transmission and engine, diesel stalling, and low oil warning software stand out. Wheel studs, tailgate retention, wiper arms, and camera behavior add separate inspection points. NHTSA lists 116 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 6 crashes, 7 fires, and 4 injuries. Listed complaint areas include fuel/propulsion with 33, engine with 27, fuel system with 24, and diesel with 23.
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 VIN-specific transmission, engine, stalling, and low oil warning recall repairs.
- Ask about fuel-system repairs, engine shutdowns, and transmission fluid leaks.
- Confirm wheel-stud, tailgate, and wiper-arm recall completion.
- 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 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 2500 And 3500 Transmission Fire Risk | Power Train | critical |
| Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 engine damage can cause fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram Trucks Low Oil Warning Software Problem | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram diesel trucks may stall without warning | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ram 2500 and 3500 Transmission Fluid Leak | Power Train | critical |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram 2500 and 3500 accessory bed step may fail | Structure | medium |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram Trucks Windshield Wiper Arms May Loosen | Visibility | medium |
| Ram and Durango Stability Warning Light May Fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
116 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 7 a fire and 4 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 57 | Yes |
| Engine | 27 | Yes |
| Power Train | 12 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 9 | None found |
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |
| Wheels | 7 | Yes |