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Service bulletins for the 2018 Dodge Challenger

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

255 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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23-013-202020-05-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. Hood Bezel is Warped and Hood Paint is Damaged or Chipped This bulletin involves replacing the hood bezel, inspecting the hood for paint damage and if required, refinishing the entire hood. The customer may describe the following:The hood bezel is warping and in some cases, chipping the paint on the sides and corners of the hood bezel opening. If a Demon customer (U.S. Only) visits the dealership prior to being contacted or receiving the RRT letter from SRT, please have the customer call SRT Premium Care at 1-855-778-8326 to arrange an appointment. Ask the customer to reference ?Replacing their Demon Hood Bezel? when calling.All (U.S. Only) customers will be contacted by a Customer Care Advisor regarding this Service Bulletin. If the customer (U.S. Only) chooses to have their vehicle repaired by a third party preferred paint facility with reimbursement,an inspection with photos of the damaged paint are to be performed by the dealership. These customers must also receive a new hood bezel from the dealership for installation at a third party facility.Perform the Diagnostic Procedure. Proceed toStep 1of the Diagnostic Procedure. All (Canadian Only) customer vehicles must be inspected. Hood bezels will only be released through the Tech Hotline Center 1-800-361-2702 (English) or 1-800-361-1702 (French).
90042272020-05-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. CORE, Heater (with tubes) When replacing the heater core for LA, LX, and LD vehicles, make sure to return not only the heater core but also the connecting tubes, seals and retainers. For any questions contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
23-013-202020-04-27. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Hood Bezel is Warped and Hood Paint is Damaged or Chipped This bulletin involves replacing the hood bezel, inspecting the hood for paint damage and if required, refinishing the entire hood. The customer may describe the following:The hood bezel is warping and in some cases, chipping the paint on the sides and corners of the hood bezel opening. If a Demon customer (U.S. Only) visits the dealership prior to being contacted or receiving the RRT letter from SRT, please have the customer call SRT Premium Care at 1-855-778-8326 to arrange an appointment. Ask the customer to reference ?Replacing their Demon Hood Bezel? when calling.All (U.S. Only) customers will be contacted by a Customer Care Advisor regarding this Service Bulletin. If the customer (U.S. Only) chooses to have their vehicle repaired by a third party preferred paint facility with reimbursement,an inspection with photos of the damaged paint are to be performed by the dealership. These customers must also receive a new hood bezel from the dealership for installation at a third party facility.Perform the Diagnostic Procedure. Proceed toStep 1of the Diagnostic Procedure. All (Canadian Only) customer vehicles must be inspected. Hood bezels will only be released through the Tech Hotline Center 1-800-361-2702 (English) or 1-800-361-1702 (French).
90042272020-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. CORE, Heater (with tubes) When replacing the heater core for LA, LX, and LD vehicles, make sure to return not only the heater core but also the connecting tubes, seals and retainers. For any questions contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
S20080000132020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
S20050000022020-04-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Pad Contact On Rotor After Brake Service
S20080000102020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup Or Freeze.
90042132020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. HEADLAMP After performing the headlamp condensation clearing service procedure, If the WK Headlamp is being replaced for Moisture / Condensation issue, please e-mail pictures of the Moisture / Condensation issue to FCA Redacted Content and then continue with the replacement.
21-046-192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software update is available: Improvements to 2-1 downshift quality.
18-104-192020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience one or both of the following: A long crank time during engine start. Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch is intermittently not engaging when cruise control is activated.
08-022-19 REV. A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. UJQ without RS9 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 22.5. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Arabic language is missing. Navigation inoperable. Bottom menu bar of the radio is non responsive or frozen. After viewing the weather map following a flood advisory popup, the main soft key's at the bottom of the screen may not respond when pressed. Radio will not turn off. Poor AM/FM Reception. Radio may reset, turn itself off and then back on again. Radio display screen lock up. Park assist chime will continue to chime after the vehicle is turned off. Uconnect Live feature may not function properly.
23-033-19 REV. A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Hood Bezel is Warped and Hood Paint is Damaged or Chipped This bulletin involves replacing the hood bezel, inspecting the hood for paint damage and if required, refinishing the entire hood. The customer may describe the following: The hood bezel is warping and in some cases, chipping the paint on the sides and corners of the hood bezel opening. If a Demon customer (U.S. Only) visits the dealership prior to being contacted or receiving the RRT letter from SRT, please have the customer call SRT Premium Care at 1-855-778-8326 to arrange an appointment. Ask the customer to reference ?Replacing their Demon Hood Bezel? when calling.All (U.S. Only) customers will be contacted by a Customer Care Advisor regarding this Service Bulletin. If the customer (U.S. Only) chooses to have their vehicle repaired by a third party preferred paint facility with reimbursement,an inspection with photos of the damaged paint are to be performed by the dealership. These customers must also receive a new hood bezel from the dealership for installation at a third party facility.Perform the Diagnostic Procedure. Proceed toStep 1of the Diagnostic Procedure. All (Canadian Only) customer vehicles must be inspected. Hood bezels will only be released through the Tech Hotline Center 1-800-361-2702 (English) or 1-800-361-1702 (French).
23-033-192020-01-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Hood Bezel is Warped and Hood Paint is Damaged or Chipped This bulletin involves replacing the hood bezel, inspecting the hood for paint damage and if required, refinishing the entire hood. The customer may describe the following: The hood bezel is warping and in some cases, chipping the paint on the sides and corners of the hood bezel opening. If a Demon customer (U.S. Only) visits the dealership prior to being contacted or receiving the RRT letter from SRT, please have the customer call SRT Premium Care at 1-855-778-8326 to arrange an appointment. Ask the customer to reference ?Replacing their Demon Hood Bezel? when calling.All (U.S. Only) customers will be contacted by a Customer Care Advisor regarding this Service Bulletin. If the customer (U.S. Only) chooses to have their vehicle repaired by a third party preferred paint facility with reimbursement, an inspection with photos of the damaged paint are to be performed by the dealership. These customers must also receive a new hood bezel from the dealership for installation at a third party facility.Perform the Diagnostic Procedure. Proceed toStep 1of the Diagnostic Procedure. All (Canadian Only) customer vehicles must be inspected. Hood bezels will only be released through the Tech Hotline Center 1-800-361-2702 (English) or 1-800-361-1702 (French).
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
90037632020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transfer case seal, Transmission Output Seal If vehicle has a fluid leak between the transfer case and the transmission on an AWD vehicle and it has been determined that the transfer case is leaking from the vent hole, don't replace the input seal. The vehicle can be repaired by: Transfer Case replace - 68214750A$ 3.6 Pentastar 68214751A$ 5.7 Hemi Replace Front Case Half - 68101734A$ 3.6 Pentastar 68101734A$ 5.7 Hemi Note: The transfer case oil already has dye in it so leak confirmation with a black light can be achieved.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
18-089-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
08-016-19 REV. F2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
24-012-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)Module with new software. Customers may experience one of the following:Unpleasant odor in the vehicle after driving from highway speed limits back downto city speed limits. The left temperature door is inoperable(2014-2018 Vehicles Only). Updating the HVAC software will correct these conditions.
08-016-19 REV. E2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:28.3 - WD and WK vehicle with UAQ and UCQ radio. 22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Warning chime will not turn off (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Bluetooth® improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Voice Recognition (VR) improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Radio stability improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
08-016-19 REV. D2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
08-084-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio and Back-up Camera Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 1848.24. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Green horizontal lines on back up display, in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-Y7, on JL vehicles only). Ghost Touch, features, modes and App?s changing, without drivers input. Speaker pop noise when using Bluetooth device. When vehicle is first started the radio will reset and the time display shows 12:00. Audio distortion and volume fluctuation. Blank rear camera image in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-Y7) JL only. Audio cutting in and out during memory recall. Ring tone too loud. AM/FM volume fluctuates. While in CarPlay® or AndroidAuto® Google® maps showing wrong location. Phone disconnected after first call. Black screen or White screen with vertical lines. PIN clear and volume locked while KeySense is used. Audio static while in SXM/SAT modes. Echo heard during Bluetooth phone calls. The radio is locked up. The radio remains on after ignition has been turned off. The radio resets. The radio screen turns black. The radio screen shows messages ?Software Update? or ?Reinsert USB Device? and displays that screen in a continuous loop.
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
08-051-192019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UJQ with RS9 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 21.9. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Arabic language is not listed in language page. Radio may reset, turn itself off and then back on again. Radio display screen lock up. Park assist chime will continue to chime after the vehicle is turned off. Russian language is not listed in language page.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.