Component Record

Ram 3500 2020 Engine Problems

31 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2020 Ram 3500 - 27% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage31 complaints

31 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V511000Reported August 27, 2020 - 32,318 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 32,318 vehicles across all affected models.

21V439000Reported June 10, 2021 - 32,002 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 32,002 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System57 Power Train13 Electrical System9 Brakes8 Steering7 Wheels7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.