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2020 Ram ProMaster problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2020 Ram ProMaster has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 5safety recalls
  • 45owner complaints
  • 3crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 2injuries reported

45 complaints, against an average of 63 for the other 10 Ram ProMaster model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2020 Ram ProMaster?

The components named most often in the 45 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Power Train12 (26.7%)
  2. Back Over Prevention11 (24.4%)
  3. Electrical System8 (17.8%)
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling5 (11.1%)
  5. Engine4 (8.9%)
  6. Visibility/Wiper4 (8.9%)
  7. Steering3 (6.7%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (4.4%)

What symptoms do 2020 Ram ProMaster owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 45 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2020 Ram ProMaster been recalled?

5 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: Wheelchair Restraints/Securement: Latch/Anchor: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · December 17, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Radiator Assembly Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat. NHTSA campaign 25V720000 · October 23, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility. NHTSA campaign 25V552000 · August 26, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 59C.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Park Pawl Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission. NHTSA campaign 23V301000 · April 27, 2023 · Risk and fix

Risk: A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

Air Bags Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment. NHTSA campaign 20V374000 · June 25, 2020 · Risk and fix

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

Is the 2020 Ram ProMaster recalled in the UK or Europe?

Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.

UK DVSAThe transmission shifter cable could separate Recall R/2020/148 · Sep 25, 2020 · built Apr 2013 to Sep 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: The transmission shifter cable could separate.

Fix: Replace the automatic transmission shifter cable

Check on GOV.UK

What do 2020 Ram ProMaster owners report?

12 of the 45 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera failed to properly operate and failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The coolant level failed to remain at the proper levels…
Engine And Engine Cooling, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11755901 · Aug 10, 2026
Related recall: NHTSA 25V720000 / Chrysler 67C — "The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat." Fire/injury: No fire / no injuries; component overheated and burned/melted. Complaint narrative (paste this into the form) The radiator cooling fan on my 2020 Ram ProMaster 3500 (3.6L gasoline V6) repeatedly became stuck running / would not shut off on multiple occasions. The cooling fan electrical circuit overheated, and the fuse and fuse box (power distribution center) burned and melted, which in turn damaged the adjacent wiring harness. The fuse did not protect the circuit before the…
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11755626 · Aug 8, 2026
The rear backup camera is intermediate and does NOT provide a visible image 90% of the time. When the vehicle is in reverse the display reports a message, "Camera System Unavailable". The van doesn't have rear or side windows and makes it nearly impossible to safely backup the vehicle.
Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11744911 · Jun 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine And Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Engine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11740167 · May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle, began to make a loud noise, and misfired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with repaired; however the issue persisted. The vehicle was not taken for repairs again. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate mileage 120,000.
EngineNHTSA complaint 11740198 · May 26, 2026
The rear backup camera has been intermittently failing for over one year on this 2020 RAM ProMaster 2500. The failure has now become more frequent and extended. When the fault occurs, the infotainment screen displays a permanent "Camera System Unavailable" message that blocks access to all other functions including radio, phone, and navigation. The failure occurs in all gear positions and persists after engine restart. The only temporary resolution has been extended power-off periods. The dealer confirmed this vehicle is covered under Manufacturer Recall 59C / NHTSA Recall 25V-552 but stated…
Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11737660 · May 13, 2026
Pertaining to the open recall: Manufacturer Recall Number59C NHTSA Recall Number25V-552 We had called last year when the back camera started acting up; was told there was a pending recall to release by the end of the year (Dec 2025). Called back January 2026 to see about a fix on the recall, was notified they have the recall, but there wasn't a part for the fix yet and to call back later. Called back March 2026 because the issue seems to be getting worse and the rear camera sometimes just doesn't turn on at all; and was told there was still no part yet. So was going to wait another two months…
Electrical System, Visibility/WiperCrashNHTSA complaint 11731635 · Apr 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the engine cooling fan continued running. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness, fuse box, and two modules had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact discovered that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) while searching online. However, parts to do the recall repairs were…
Engine And Engine Cooling, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11717313 · Feb 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the transmission downshifted unexpectedly. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, while shifted in reverse(R), the vehicle failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the dealer for over a year and a half. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on…
Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11716001 · Feb 5, 2026
I, [XXX] , hereby declare under oath that I have been a victim of fraud, negligence, and unfair business practices by Ford of Kendall. On [XXX], I purchased a 2020 RAM ProMaster 1500 HR (VIN: [XXX] ) for $45,906, based on the seller’s claim that it was inspected, certified, with a clean title and under manufacturer warranty, and eligible for an extended warranty.” A CarMax report dated September 28, 2025, later revealed that the vehicle had been involved in a severe prior accident that was never disclosed, valuing it at only $5,500 and causing a loss of over $40,000. Since purchase, the…
Steering, Power Train, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11703359 · Dec 5, 2025
formal complaint for gross negligence, warranty breach, and repeated mechanical failures involving my RAM 2020 ProMaster 1500 HR (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle remained out of service for 1 year, 4 months, and 18 days due to transmission damage. Five days after the final delivery, the transmission failed again. in addition, there is a persistent problem with the steering system. The dealership insist that this is the " Normal Operation ", but this is a defect according to the owner’s manual. The transmission is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and the supposedly replaced parts are covered…
Steering, Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11703362 · Dec 5, 2025
SEAT IS MISS LATCH ANCHORS FOR CAR SEAT.
Seat Belts, SeatsNHTSA complaint 11408132 · Apr 14, 2021

2020 Ram ProMaster: questions owners ask

Is the 2020 Ram ProMaster reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram ProMaster; the most common categories were power train (12, 26.7%), back over prevention (11, 24.4%), electrical system (8, 17.8%). There are 5 safety recalls. 3 complaints mention a crash, 2 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ram ProMaster?

Across 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (26.7% of complaints), back over prevention (24.4% of complaints), electrical system (17.8% of complaints), engine and engine cooling (11.1% of complaints), engine (8.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2020 Ram ProMaster have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Ram ProMaster; the most recent (campaign 25V876000, 2025-12-17) concerns Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: Wheelchair Restraints/Securement: Latch/Anchor: . Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does the backup camera not work on my 2020 Ram ProMaster?

8 of the 45 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Ram ProMaster (17.8%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 25V552000 (back over prevention: sensing system: camera). The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. One owner wrote: "The rear backup camera is intermediate and does NOT provide a visible image 90% of the time. When the vehicle is in reverse the display reports a message, "Camera System Unavailable"." (NHTSA complaint 11744911, June 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has the 2020 Ram ProMaster had transmission failures?

6 of the 45 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Ram ProMaster (13.3%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. A related recall exists: campaign 23V301000 (power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl). The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Transmission failure: Debris that caused the need for the 44A recall clogged the internal pump causing seizure. RAM service stated the need for transmission replacement, my cost." (NHTSA complaint 11653161, April 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own ProMaster

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2020 only; combines NHTSA's entries for PROMASTER and PROMASTER 2500.

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