Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
NHTSA campaign 22V035000 · 2022 · reported 01/27/2022
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2020 Ram 2500 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System — runs 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
161Complaints
10Recalls
5Crashes
4Fires
4Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (24.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 · 24.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V880000 |
| Engine | 33 · 20.5% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 28 · 17.4% | Recalled | Recall 21V880000 |
| Power Train | 20 · 12.4% | Recalled | Recall 20V043000 · Recall 22V835000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 11.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 22V140000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 161 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 10 campaigns
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
NHTSA campaign 20V622000 · 2020 · reported 10/08/2020
Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 · 2020 · reported 09/10/2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 20V043000 · 2020 · reported 01/24/2020
The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 21V880000 · 2021 · reported 11/12/2021
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure
NHTSA campaign 20V207000 · 2020 · reported 04/09/2020
A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
NHTSA campaign 22V140000 · 2022 · reported 03/10/2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V835000 · 2022 · reported 11/10/2022
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · 2022 · reported 12/08/2022
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
NHTSA campaign 25V010000 · 2025 · reported 01/16/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“RECALL IS NOT BEING COMPLETD IN A TIMELY MANNER. We have not had any incidents but we have been waiting since August of 2022 for…”NHTSA complaint 11504722 — filed 01/31/2023 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“I have had this recall since November of 2021.Been to Dealer here odessa tx 5 or 6 times . Had three month appointment prior to…”NHTSA complaint 11502519 — filed 01/18/2023 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“06/??/22 I CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ISSUE.SERVICE DEPT. STATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER NEW PUMP , WOULD BE IN AUGUST,, &…”NHTSA complaint 11493645 — filed 11/15/2022 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ram 2500?
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 40 of 161 NHTSA complaints (24.8%), followed by engine (33), fuel system, diesel (28), unspecified/other issues (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ram 2500 have?
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2020 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V035000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Ram 2500's reported problems?
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
