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severe Owners of the 2020 RAM 1500 have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 1500 | 38 |
| 2017 1500 | 49 |
| 2018 1500 | 15 |
| 2019 1500 | 72 |
| 2020 1500 (this page) | 14 |
| 2021 1500 | 23 |
| 2024 1500 | 3 |
All 4 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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.
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Buzz Squeak Or Rattle Noise From Left Side Driver Door Area.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Tailgate Ajar Indicator Light Is On And Or High Effort Required To Close And Latch The Tailgate
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Water Leak At Headliner Near Driver Microphone
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Water Leak At Headliner Near Driver Microphone
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Check Engine Light (CEL), Start Stop Disabled, Vehicle Goes Into Limp In Mode
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners describe airbags failing to deploy in at least six separate collision incidents involving head-on impacts and side strikes at speeds between 25 and 35 MPH. In one case, only three of four curtain airbags deployed during a head-on tree strike; in others, no airbags fired at all despite sufficient force. One owner's airbag system was repaired at the dealer but the same warning light returned shortly after.
Beyond deployment failures, owners report the dashboard leather on some 2020 Longhorns bubbling and deforming directly over the passenger airbag panel, raising questions about whether the bag can deploy properly. Stellantis has issued technical bulletins acknowledging this defect, but many vehicles remain unrepaired under warranty.
Water intrusion from antenna seals and rear window frame cracks has damaged the headliner and exposed rear curtain airbags to moisture. One owner also reports five warning lights suddenly appearing and disabling the airbags, seat belt tensioners, traction control, ABS, and 4WD simultaneously—suggesting a broader restraint module failure. None of these issues triggered recalls, and most owners were not contacted by the manufacturer despite reporting them.
Same RAM 1500 airbags reports on nearby years: 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2021
Airbags failed to deploy during multiple impact events ranging from 25–35 MPH frontal and side-impact collisions, despite forces sufficient to trigger deployment. Narratives describe head-on crashes, side impacts, and pole strikes where supplemental restraints remained inactive.
When: During collisions; failure mileages reported at 37,300 and 71,738 miles for two incidents
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal impact collisions; No airbag deployment during side-impact collisions; No airbag deployment after secondary impacts (pole strike); Partial airbag deployment (some bags deploy while others fail)
Codes mentioned: Airbag warning light illumination (narrative #8)
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported repeated airbag failure after initial dealer repair at approximately 61,590 miles
Airbag warning light illuminated; owner took vehicle to dealer for diagnosis, system was repaired, but the failure recurred. Manufacturer was not made aware of the recurring issue.
When: Approximately 61,590 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illumination; Airbag system failure confirmed by dealer diagnosis; Failure recurred after repair
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was repaired by dealer but failure recurred
Leather on dashboard bubbled, separated, and warped over the passenger-side airbag panel, creating visibility glare and raising concerns about proper airbag deployment. Owner notes this is a documented defect on 2019–2020 Ram Longhorn models and that Stellantis has issued technical bulletins.
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard leather bubbling and separation; Warping causing windshield glare and visibility distortion; Deformation directly over passenger-side airbag panel
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: FCA/Stellantis aware of issue and issued technical bulletins; many vehicles remain unrepaired
Water leaked into the vehicle through antenna seal and rear window frame cracks, causing potential damage to rear curtain airbags. One narrative reports unknown level of airbag destruction from antenna leak; another describes water intrusion through rear window affecting back curtain airbags.
Symptoms owners cite: Water intrusion into cabin from antenna seal failure; Water intrusion from rear window frame cracks; Damage to headliner and fabric around rear airbags; Staining and mold/mildew growth in rear cabin
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership estimated 3–4 weeks for rear window frame repair; no guarantee against recurrence
Five warning lights appeared simultaneously, disabling airbags, seat belt tensioners, traction control, ABS, and 4WD. This suggests a broader electrical or module malfunction affecting the restraint system.
Symptoms owners cite: Five warning lights illuminated simultaneously; Airbags disabled; Seat belt tensioners disabled; Traction control disabled; ABS disabled; 4WD disabled
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 14 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 44,132 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 4 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.