2020 RAM 1500 air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2020 RAM 1500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the air bag had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
“One day five different warning lights appeared. Since, air bags, seat belt tensioners,traction control,abs,and 4x4 have been disabled”
filed Feb 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to…Campaign 25V298000 · May 8, 2025
- Side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or…Campaign 21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
- Affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag…Campaign 20V374000 · Jun 25, 2020
- Flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling…Campaign 19V407000 · May 31, 2019
Air Bags problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 1500 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 1500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 25 | 4% |
| 2019 1500 | 88 | 6% |
| 2018 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 1500 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 1500 | 47 | 3% |
| 2015 1500 | 60 | 4% |
| 2014 1500 | 125 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.