Free. Instant. No signup. Pulls recalls and complaints for your exact vehicle.
Couldn't find that VIN. Check the digits and try again.
moderate Owners of the 2020 RAM 1500 have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 1500 | 8 |
| 2017 1500 | 4 |
| 2018 1500 | 5 |
| 2019 1500 | 6 |
| 2020 1500 (this page) | 8 |
Among the 8 model years of RAM 1500 in our records for seatbelts problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts 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.
Driver Side Rambox Opens By Itself Unprompted This bulletin involves removing the driver side Rambox and replacing the Rambox door lock actuator wiring harness with a jumper wiring harness. The customer may comment on one or more of the following:Every time the vehicle is unlocked the driver side Rambox opens. Driver side Rambox opens for no reason.This can happen while the vehicle is sitting over night, or if the vehicle is left unlocked.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗COVER, Tonneau If the tonneau retaining strap or hold down latch is broken, there are repair straps and latches available. It is not necessary to replace the full tonneau cover.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗The Passive Entry Door Handle Does Not Unlock The Door And B25A3-00 Or B25A4-00 May Be Active
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminates, DTC B007F-2B Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminates, DTC B007F-2B Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 36,873 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 $500 for seatbelts 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 — 1 active recall(s) cover seatbelts 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.