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Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Charger

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.

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

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N070404132021-03-15. Service bulletin. SEATS; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
23-016-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin involves replacing the power seat track drive block bolts on front driver and/or passenger seat. The customer may experience up to 1mm(1/32?) fore/aft movement of the driver and/or passenger seat during acceleration and/or braking.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
08-083-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: U0197-00 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module. Customers may also comment one or more the following: Loss of audio while on a Bluetooth phone call(MYs 2014 - 2019 JC Only). HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" is displayed on the head unit. The HFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input. The HFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH. Inaccurate foreign language translations. Voice Recognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language. IPhone 4 starts auto recording itself. Background noise from automated speech recognition. When in Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show ?Musicpaused connecting phone? while a song is being played and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. When in Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod touch, BTSA will not audio stream. Integrated center stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition was turned off. Automatic Sound Recognition (ASR) microphone picking up background noise. When the language is set for Italian and after the ignition is cycled,the phone screens will change to English(Sales Code RSQ Only). No response from the steering wheel VR button. Not being able to enter into the phone screen on the radio. The customer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English. The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.
18-102-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the PCM memory: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful). ? P0573 - Brake Switch 1 Stuck Off.
18-067-15 REV A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. ? U0401 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. ? P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1. This software update also has improvements for fuel pump relay cycling during remote starts.
18-085-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may describe hearing the fuel pump relay cycling during remote start or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). ? P06DD - Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off. ? P0522 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low. ? P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High. ? P1239 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low. ? P0298 - Engine Oil Temperature Too High.
18-067-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM ? P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance ? P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1 This software update also has improvements for fuel pump relay cycling during remote starts.
Z5091195A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
08-009-132018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RB6 RB5 Navigation Radio Locks Up All Of The Navigation Functions This Bulletin involves replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) RB5 or RB6. A customer may experience that the Navigation radio locks up, and both of the navigation voice and display stops working. The user will be locked out of all navigation functions.Replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM/TGW) will repair this condition.All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM.
21-033-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find that Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio is setting erroneously. In addition to correcting the DTC, the following Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration improvements are now available. These updates are broken down by vehicle line and engine category.WK, WD, JK and LC Vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB) Hanging in gear during HOT ambient temperature conditions while vehicle is loaded or towing. Delayed downshift during acceleration at speeds above 48 kph. (Taiwan, Japan, and China market only). Delayed downshift when driving at altitudes higher than 2500 feet. Inconsistent shifting when towing or while driving up or down steep hills. Delayed upshift while driving in 4 low Intermittent delayed shift. Delayed engagement when shifting from drive to reverse while in 4 low. (JK Rubicon only) Delayed shift from second gear while towing or driving on steep grades. (JK Rubicon only) Intermittent delayed engagement from reverse to drive. Less than desired shift quality in AutoStick mode. (LC vehicles only) Fuel economy improvements. (LC vehicles only)LC Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales Codes EZH or EZC) Hanging in gear during HOT ambient temperature conditions while vehicle is loaded or towing. Bump sensation felt during deceleration or braking. Fuel economy improvements.LC and WK Vehicles equipped with a 6.4L engine (Sales Codes ESH or ESG) Bump sensation felt during deceleration or braking. (LC only) Inconsistent downshift during Wide Open Throttle (WOT) accelerations at highway speeds (i.e. passing). Transmission enhancements to improve acceleration while in reverse going uphill on steep
08-040-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
08-011-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module Defaults To English Instead Of Last Language Selected This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may note when trying to select a none supported language like Russian or Portuguese the Hands Free screen will default to English. The Voice Recognition (VR) will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch) the customer was using. After the software updated has been completed both the Hands Free screen and VR will default back to the last language used. VR Teleprompter enhancement.
08-033-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's. B1460-92Channel 1 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1465-92Channel 2 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146A-92Channel 3 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146F-92Channel 4 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1474-92Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1479-92Channel 6 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B147E-92Channel 7 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1483-92Channel 8 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14B9-92Channel 9 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14BE-92Channel 10 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C3-92Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C8-92Channel 12 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B221F-00Amplifier Internal.
18-020-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Erroneous P0573- Brake Switch 1 Stuck Off This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software to eliminate the potential of setting this erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code. Technician may find that the following erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P0573 - Brake Switch 1 Stuck Off
18-031-12 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High has been set active or stored.Updating the software will correct the condition listed above.
08-009-132018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RB6 RB5 Navigation Radio Locks Up All Of The Navigation Functions This Bulletin involves replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) RB5 or RB6. A customer may experience that the Navigation radio locks up, and both of the navigation voice and display stops working. The user will be locked out of all navigation functions.Replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM/TGW) will repair this condition.All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM.
08-055-17 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Hands Free Module Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hands Free Module (HFM) with the latest available software. The customer may experience the following:HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" displayedon the head unit.TheHFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input.TheHFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH.Inaccurate foreign language translations.VoiceRecognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language.IPhone®4 starts auto recording itself.Backgroundnoise from Automated Speech Recognition. When in Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show?Music paused connecting phone? while a song is beingplayed and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. Whenin Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod®touch, BTSA will not Audio Stream.Integratedcenter stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition wasturned off.AutomaticSound Recognition (ASR) Microphone picking up background noise.WithSales code RSQ, when the language is set for Italian and after theignition is cycled, the phone screens will change to English.No response from the VR button on the steering wheel.Notbeing able to enter into the phone screen on the radio.Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0197-00 Lost CommunicationWith Hands Free Phone Module, is set. Thecustomer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English.The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.After the software update has been completed, both the hands free screen and VR will default back to the last language used.Enhancements now include all vehicles, not just internationalvehicles.The following software enhancement isincluded:VR Teleprompter
18-102-152016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-085-152016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-067-15 REV A2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
21-005-132016-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
21-033-142016-05-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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