25 complaints reported

2020 Ram 2500 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
25
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Jan 2025

The contact's husband owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the diesel particulate filter had failed due to the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure, which caused metal shavings to enter the fuel system. The dealer determined that the HPFP and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had offered to partially cover the repair cost through goodwill assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the recall repair failed to fix the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed; however, the manufacturer had failed to respond to the contact's follow-up emails and calls. The failure mileage was approximately 126,513.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2024
Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and towing a 2,500-pound trailer loaded with a 9,000-pound vehicle in hot weather, the MIL warning light illuminated and the message "Service DEF System - See Dealer" was displayed intermittently. Several unknown dealers were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in Manufacturer Campaign Number: ZD4. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance since the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2023
Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2022
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle experienced reduced power and sputtering before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a faulty fuel injector. The fuel injector was replaced but the failure eventually recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who discovered metal shavings in the fuel pump and advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2023
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle made an abnormal sound and then shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to perform NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2023
Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

2020 DODGE RAM 2500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-880. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WAIT TIME FOR BOTH RECALLS IS UNREASONABLE AND PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALLS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2020 RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2021
Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and Sewell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1320 US-385, Andrews, TX 79714) were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that he received the recall notification earlier in the year. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The dealer stated that they could not provide an estimated date of when the part would be available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2022
Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2021
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair of the vehicle would be completed in approximately 14 months due to parts availability issues. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they could not assist. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2022
May 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that he was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway and the vehicle failed to restart. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was hitched to another vehicle and taken to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after receiving NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and it was confirmed that the part was unavailable; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2022
Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel system, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Mar 2022
Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System/Diesel). The local dealer was contacted, and he was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Recently, the contact stated that an abnormal humming noise was coming from the engine. The contact also stated that while driving 70 MPH, the service required message flashed on the instrument panel but quickly disappeared after illumination. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2022
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the issue; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2021
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled as an exhaust warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off of the freeway and shut off the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they discovered that metal shavings had entered the fuel line caused by a defective high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and the contact obtained a rental vehicle. Two months later, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) which he linked to the failure; however, parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure on multiple occasions but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2021
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2020 RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated on 11/20/2021, he was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle on the 6th attempt. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms part not available. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 RAM 2500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021

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