The drivers back seat seatbelt failed. My daughter and I were driving, and I had to stop suddenly, her car seat had been secured with the seatbelt and the seatbelt unlatched and sent her car seat flying through the cab of the truck.
2020 Ram 1500: seat belt won't latch or retract
6 of the 645 complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
While driving my 2020 Ram Rebel, the driver side seat belt locked up and will no longer retract. I took the vehicle into the Larry H. Miller Chrysler dodge dealership and they attempted to fix it but they were not successful. My truck only has 58,809 miles on it and they stated that it was no longer under warranty and that I would have to pay to replace it (roughly $750). Prior to the seatbelt locking, there were no indications that something was wrong. I believe not having a seatbelt that works properly puts myself or anyone else that would drive my vehicle at great risk if there was an accident.
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the front driver’s side seat belt did not properly retract to secure the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Seatbelt won't retract at all
Seatbelt dose not retract al l the time so it just hangs loose over the shoulder, or driver and passenger
Vehicle was dropped of at the dealership for replacement of the rear windshield. Dealership used 3rd party for windshield replacement. Upon getting the vehicle back, it was later found that the rear driver side seatbelt was not re-attached to bolt and the middle seatbelt was improperly attached. My daughter was in the rear seat on the drivers side while the vehicle was in motion and the seat belt just retracted pulling the connections with it while driving on city streets
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on on August 6, 2026.
Recall number 26V495000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Recall number 20V580000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Ram 1500 seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2020 Ram 1500?
6 of 645 owner complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 Ram 1500?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2020 Ram 1500
Check engine light 41Stalling 41Loss of power 34Power steering loss 27Water leak 24Fuel pump 20ABS 15Engine failure 15Backup camera 14Won't start 13Fire or smoke 12Jerking 12Grinding brakes 10Knocking 10Whining noise 10Wipers 10Headlights 9Steering lock-up 8Fuel smell 7Start-stop 7Brake failure 6Overheating 6Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5Battery drain 5Key fob 5Sudden acceleration 5Sunroof shattered 5Warning lights 5
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