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2020 Ram 3500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

12

11 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022699 · manufacturer campaign ZB8

8 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2020 · 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

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.

120,706 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022644 · manufacturer campaign ZA3

10 November 2022

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2020–2023 · 3500 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a buildup of heat and pressure inside the transmission could cause fluid to leak from the transmission dipstick tube. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins 6.7 L diesel engine and a 68RFE automatic transmission.

Why it matters

A transmission fluid leak could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission dipstick and vent assembly.

17,606 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022108 · manufacturer campaign Z20

11 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Durango 2021–2022 · 2500 2019–2022 · 3500 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system may not turn on when there is a problem with the ESC system.

Why it matters

A driver that is not aware of a problem with the ESC system could have an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software.

29,656 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022025 · manufacturer campaign Z08

27 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, 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.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

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.

16,332 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021691 · manufacturer campaign Y78

12 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump and update the powertrain control module software. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.

20,539 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021360 · manufacturer campaign Y21

10 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2019–2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain chassis-cab trucks equipped with a 6.7 L diesel engine, the engine oil monitoring system may not detect when the engine oil drops below the minimum level. If this happens, the engine bearings could be damaged. This can lead to a connecting rod failure, which could puncture the engine block and create an oil leak.

Why it matters

An engine oil leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the engine calibration software.

2,091 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2021336 · manufacturer campaign Y26 / Y36

28 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2012–2021 · 4500 2012–2021 · 5500 2012–2021

What is wrong

On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

30,899 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020396 · manufacturer campaign W57

27 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain chassis cab trucks equipped with a Cummins 6.7 L high-output engine, a software problem could cause damage to the connecting rod bearings while the engine is warming up. As a result, a connecting rod could break and cause an engine failure. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment. Note: A driver may notice abnormal engine noise if a connecting rod fails.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an engine failure could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the engine calibration software. This will add enhanced engine warm-up protection.

2,111 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020153 · manufacturer campaign W24 & W44 & W54

9 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the bracket for the bed step could break if too much side-load is applied to it. If this happens, the step could fail when it is used.

Why it matters

A bed step that breaks could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the bed step support brace. New trucks that have not been sold will have the bed step removed and re-installed once the replacement parts are available.

5,150 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020145 · manufacturer campaign W30, W31, W32, W33, W34, W35, W36, W37

6 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2019–2020 · Challenger 2019–2020 · Durango 2019–2020 · Cherokee 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.

46,772 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020025 · manufacturer campaign W03

24 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, transmission fluid could come out of the dip stick tube and fall onto the turbocharger or other hot surfaces in the engine bay.

Why it matters

Automatic transmission fluid that leaks onto a hot surface could result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission valve body separator plate. The powertrain control module will also be reprogrammed.

8,924 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 12 recalls on record for the 2020 Ram 3500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.