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2020 Ram 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 2500.

The 2020 Ram 2500 sits within the model’s 2009–2021 complaint history, carrying 161 owner complaints and 10 recalls while its most frequently reported problem area is the diesel fuel system. Those diesel fuel-system reports stand out against the broader dataset, making the diesel configuration the natural focal point for any reliability check. Against the same span’s low of 5 complaints in 2009 and the 2018 high of 2,498, the 2020 model lands well below the peak, indicating a comparatively quieter year for owner-reported issues in this model run.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torqueFlanged Lug Nut: 140.0 ft-lbs Cone Lug Nut: 130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/70SR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter53034051AB
Fuel filter68436631AA alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt04593852AB alt 68232297AA
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Curb weight6493 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 2500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2020 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.80 sec370 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Night Edition) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.90 sec370 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Tradesman 6.7L Regular Cab (8' Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.20 sec15.60 sec370 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Power Wagon Hemi Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.30 sec15.60 sec410 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Black Appear. Pack) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.50 sec370 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.50 sec15.80 sec410 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.10 sec16.20 sec370 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.30 sec14.80 sec430 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust Plate Bolts: 106.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust plate bolts: 18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts101.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R Vehicle may require 2 batteries.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen a full rotation 360°., Step 3: 103.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°103 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand tighten with fingers., Step 272 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 20,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the federal record, the 2020 Ram 2500 logged 161 complaints, 10 recalls, 2 investigations and 725 TSBs. Compared with 2019, complaints fell from 189 to 161, recalls dropped from 12 to 10, investigations remained at 2, and TSBs decreased from 771 to 725. The 2020 figures are also markedly lower than the peak observed in 2018 (2498 complaints, 10 recalls, 4 investigations, 429 TSBs) and continue the downward trend seen after that year. Additionally, the 2020 model recorded 5 crash‑related complaints and 4 fire‑related complaints, both of which are specific counts provided in the data. Taken together, the relatively low complaint and recall counts for 2020 versus the surrounding model years indicate it is a favorable year to consider for a used purchase.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
723
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
161
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 161 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Diesel25
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Unknown Or Other14
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System11
Power Train9
Engine7
Steering7
Electrical System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V035000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesReported 27/01/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than… Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may…

20V622000Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:ExteriorReported 08/10/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 723 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
1130652026-06-25Unknown Or OtherOUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
1130662026-06-25Unknown Or OtherOUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.