Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 6, 2021
RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Engine software may cause oil leaks and fire risk
Chrysler recalls 2020 RAM 5500 vehicles with Cummins 6.7L engine due to software that may not warn about low oil, risking leaks or fire. Owners receive free software update.
Chrysler is recalling 2020 RAM 5500 trucks with a Cummins 6.7L engine because the software might not alert drivers to low oil levels. This could lead to oil leaks or a punctured engine block, increasing fire risk. Owners must get a free software update from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80005-ram-5500-2020-recall-engine-software-may-cause-oil-leaks.
“RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Engine software may cause oil leaks and fire risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80005-ram-5500-2020-recall-engine-software-may-cause-oil-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #21V439000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V439000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles because low oil volume may not trigger a warning, increasing the risk of engine damage and fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 6, 2021. Dealers will update the engine calibration software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Chrysler Ram 3500, 2019-2020
Chrysler Ram 4500, 2019-2020
Chrysler Ram 5500, 2019-2020
What to do
Dealers will update the engine calibration software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 417 other recalls on record since Jan. 28, 2015. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Nissan Rogue engine failure risk recall (Feb. 12, 2026), a Ford Explorer engine recall (Aug. 13, 2026), and a Ford Mustang oil leak fire risk recall (Dec. 1, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 RAM 5500 has a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2019 and 2020.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Engine Software
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the issue with the engine calibration.
Contact Customer Service
Call FCA US LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V439000 — Chrysler RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Engine software may cause oil leaks and fire risk
Hello,
I own a RAM 5500 (2020) recall: Engine software may cause oil leaks and fire risk that is covered by recall 21V439000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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