2020 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine complaints

20.5%Of all 161 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40 · 24.8%

ENGINE33 · 20.5%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL28 · 17.4%

Unspecified / other20 · 12.4%

POWER TRAIN20 · 12.4%

Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ram 2500 overview page.

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

“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where…”NHTSA complaint 11503977 — filed 01/27/2023

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ram 2500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ram 2500: 33 of 161 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ram 2500 have in total?

161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.