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US recalls (14)
Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Air bags
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Structure: body, tailgate
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Engine
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Back over prevention: display function
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices, exterior
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Seat belts: front, retractor
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bags
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Canadian recalls (13)
Show 13 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-07-30 · campaign 2026-371
Issue:
On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the second-row seat belt buckle(s) to the body.
Visual system
2026-07-16 · campaign 2026-347
Issue:
On certain trucks, the passenger-side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
Safety Risk:
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the passenger side mirror glass.
Visual system
2024-10-10 · campaign 2024-596
Issue:
On certain trucks, the driver's side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.
Safety Risk:
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driver side mirror glass.
Structure
2022-12-08 · campaign 2022-699
Issue:
On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road.
Safety Risk:
Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the alignment of the tailgate strikers, and adjust them if necessary.
Engine
2022-10-14 · campaign 2022-584
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.
Visual system
2022-08-25 · campaign 2022-476 · 290 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a software problem could cause the radio to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera image will not appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that is slow to appear could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.
Airbag
2021-08-12 · campaign 2021-511
Issue:
On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly. If this happens, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly.
Safety Risk:
A side curtain airbag inflator that ruptures could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbags, as necessary.
Visual system
2020-10-08 · campaign 2020-472
Issue:
On certain trucks, the driver side rearview mirror glass may not be properly attached. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off.
Safety Risk:
A missing mirror will reduce rear visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the driver side mirror glass.
Seats and restraints
2020-09-25 · campaign 2020-456 · 127 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front seat belts.
Powertrain
2020-08-28 · campaign 2020-401
Issue:
On certain trucks with adjustable pedals, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the all-weather floor mat. If this happens, the truck may not slow down when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
Note: If the driver continues to brake, the brake-throttle override system will close the throttle opening and allow the driver to stop the truck.
Safety Risk:
A stuck accelerator pedal could lead to unintended acceleration of the truck and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the all-weather floor mat. You should remove the driver's all-weather floor mat until this recall is completed.
Visual system
2020-04-09 · campaign 2020-154
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.
Visual system
2020-04-06 · campaign 2020-145
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to turn off within 10 seconds after shifting from reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.
Airbag
2019-06-03 · campaign 2019-263
Issue:
An internal error in the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) could cause the airbag system to turn off. If this happens, the airbags would not deploy in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to stay on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
Airbags that do not deploy in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicles to a dealer to inspect the Occupant Restraint Controller. If fault codes are found, the ORC will be replaced. If no fault codes are present, the ORC software will be updated.
Owner complaints (641)
Owners filed 641 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 1500 (24 crashes, 6 fires, 15 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 667).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 164 | |
| Engine | 155 | |
| Unknown or other | 112 | |
| Steering | 65 | |
| Power train | 63 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | |
| Structure | 44 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Ram 1500 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 1500 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,700 |
| 1500 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 1500 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,000 |
| 1500 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,450 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,450 |
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