2020 Ram 2500 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 163 complaints on the 2020 Ram 2500, and NHTSA has issued 10 recalls. The most cited component is the Fuel/Propulsion System (41 complaints).

163
Complaints
10
Recalls
5
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
4
Injuries
52.1
Severity index

Severity index 52.1 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 52.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 60 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 42% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 41 complaints (25.2%)41 25%EngineEngine: 34 complaints (20.9%)34 21%Fuel SystemFuel System: 30 complaints (18.4%)30 18%DieselDiesel: 30 complaints (18.4%)30 18%Power TrainPower Train: 21 complaints (12.9%)21 13%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 20 complaints (12.3%)20 12%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 20 complaints (12.3%)20 12%Service BrakesService Brakes: 14 complaints (8.6%)14 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4125.2%
ENGINE3420.9%
FUEL SYSTEM3018.4%
DIESEL3018.4%
POWER TRAIN2112.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2012.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2012.3%
SERVICE BRAKES148.6%

Complaints filed per year

024472020: 182021: 282022: 472023: 372024: 82025: 142026: 11 (partial year)2021224723242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202018
202128
202247
202337
20248
202514
2026 (year to date)11
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (59 against 93).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
22V03500027/01/2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly c
20V62200008/10/2020VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORChrysler (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 St
20V19100010/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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
20V04300024/01/2020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
21V88000012/11/2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
20V20700009/04/2020STRUCTUREChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.
22V14000010/03/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from
22V83500010/11/2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
22V90400008/12/2022STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSChrysler (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.
25V01000016/01/2025AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Other Ram 2500 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-26. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.