2020 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 75 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 12% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles. No related recall is listed in this data, though owners reference NHTSA Campaign 22V767000 in one complaint.
- Fuel System complaints
- 75
- 12% of 628
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel nozzle repeatedly shuts off during refueling, spilling gas down the side of the truck or onto the owner.
- Filling the tank takes far longer than normal, with the pump kicking off after only a small amount of fuel is dispensed.
- Some owners report the gas nozzle failed to auto-shutoff when the tank was full, causing fuel to gush out of the fill tube.
- One owner described a DPF component overheating within minutes of driving, melting wiring underneath the truck and stopping the engine.
- One owner reported dealership replacement of the fuel tank or a filter did not resolve the shutoff problem.
When 2020 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 30, 2019, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 75 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 12% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ram 1500 fuel system?
- This dataset lists no related recalls tied to the Fuel System category, though one owner referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 22V767000 concerning the fuel system when discussing a delayed repair part.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500 is 35,000 miles.
- What is the most common fuel system complaint on the 2020 Ram 1500?
- The most frequently described issue is the fuel nozzle repeatedly shutting off during refueling, causing slow fill times or fuel spillage.
- Were there any fires reported related to the fuel system?
- Yes, NHTSA data for this area on the 2020 Ram 1500 records 2 fires and 1 crash, with no injuries reported.