2020 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 RAM 2500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2500 Truck randomly activates emergency braking for no reason. Occurs a couple times a month. Every occurrence has zero obstructions in front. I took it to the Tate Ram dealer (frederick MD) and they refused to update their software unless I pay them +$285.00. The Ram dealer is even aware of the…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
“As I was operating my vehicle on I95 northbound smoke began to pour out of my vents. I was able to pull over and was able to determine there was a fire behind the radio in my truck. I immediately grabbed the personal affects that I could grab and called 911. However within 5 minutes the cab of the…”
filed Sep 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 9 | 43% |
| 2025 2500 | 36 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 20% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 35% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2019 2500 | 28 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 466 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 18% |
| 2016 2500 | 37 | 14% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 41 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 RAM 2500
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.