Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Ram 1500

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 926 owner complaints on file.

Ram 1500, 2019–2024 generation
Pictured: the 2019–2024 generation. Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V495000

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,271,294
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-30
Owners notified
2026-08-18

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V298000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-08
Owners notified
2025-05-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V754000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
31,676
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-10
Owners notified
2024-12-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V904000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,224,078
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-08
Owners notified
2022-12-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Safety risk

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V767000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
60,413
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-13
Owners notified
2023-10-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V638000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,895
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-25
Owners notified
2022-10-06

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V632000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
212,373
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-12
Owners notified
2022-05-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety risk

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V622000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
19,075
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-08
Owners notified
2020-11-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V580000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
2,114
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-24
Owners notified
2020-11-12

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
319,610
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-10
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V513000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
160,229
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-27
Owners notified
2020-09-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

Safety risk

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V374000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
114
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-25
Owners notified
2020-07-16

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
425,599
Reported to NHTSA
2020-04-09
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V407000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
295,981
Reported to NHTSA
2019-05-31
Owners notified
2019-06-20

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Safety risk

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1598,000 mi
Engine15524,000 mi
Unknown or other1125,000 mi
Steering6556,500 mi
Power train5920,000 mi
Visibility/wiper534,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system463,300 mi
Service brakes402,500 mi
Structure: body334,345 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2333,000 mi
Air bags1937,300 mi
Exterior lighting171,900 mi
Suspension1210,500 mi
Vehicle speed control116,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking10500 mi
Seat belts1025,745 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings7500 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection7100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe651,000 mi
Visibility620,000 mi
Structure458,500 mi
Wheels4—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3—
Engine and engine cooling360,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch37,000 mi
Seats3—
Structure: interior panels: sun visor312,183 mi
Back over prevention252,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator240,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch261,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Fuel system, diesel240,000 mi
Lane departure: warning26,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)237,600 mi
Structure: body: tailgate215,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette193,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification137,600 mi
Back over prevention: automatic system braking18,200 mi
Back over prevention: camera system1—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera146,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1100,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control1105,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer195,911 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)12,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system156,900 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights167,178 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system174,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap15,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Lane departure: assist1300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft162,400 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint197,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12,500 mi
Structure: frame and members137,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard140,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm136,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint157,000 mi
Tires115,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system130,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1115,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior162,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield163,619 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Other Ram 1500 model years

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All Ram 1500 recalls by year

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