Buying a used 2020 RAM 4500? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2020 Ram 4500 has 10 recalls in this group. Engine damage with fire risk, low oil warning software, and diesel stalling are significant recall themes. Multiple rear brake line and hose defects also stand out, including campaigns naming suspension kits and Excellance modifications. Wheel studs and wiper arms add mechanical inspection points. NHTSA lists 4 unverified owner complaints, including 2 visibility reports; reported outcomes are 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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 engine damage, low oil warning, and diesel stalling recall repairs.
- Inspect rear brake lines and hoses and identify applicable modification-related campaigns.
- Confirm wheel-stud and wiper-arm repairs and test wiper operation.
- 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 4500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4500, 5500 Suspension Kit Brake Line Wear | Suspension | high |
| Ram 4500 and 5500 Rear Brake Line Wear | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram 4500/5500 Rear Brake Line Can Leak | Suspension | high |
| Excellance-Modified Ram 4500, 5500 Rear Brake Line Wear | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram 4500, 5500 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram Trucks Windshield Wiper Arms May Loosen | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 2 | Yes |