Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
275 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| D-19-25 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error |
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| VB3 REV1 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash |
| 24-012-19 | 2019-12-02. 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. |
| 9004144 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RADIO, MULTI Media For RA3 and RA4 8.4? radio concern of reoccurring update request pop-up on each key cycle after a radio FOTA (Firmware Update Over the Air) has been completed, please DO NOT replace the radio. To recover the radio, 12v power needs to be disconnect from the radio to clear radio memory either by removal of the radio fuse or preforming a battery disconnect. Note: Fuse removal is the preferred method. The radio needs to be disconnected from power long enough to clear memory and discharge the Capacitance within the radio. Please refer to the latest in diagnostics for further information. |
| 08-089-19 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update RA3 and RA4 Radio This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. |
| 9003220 | 2019-10-28. 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. |
| 9004036 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. ACTUATOR, A/C and Heater Before replacing HVAC actuator, please contact either Thomas Conway (248) 635-7090 or Paul Aquino (248) 854-4819. Engineering is looking to gather infomation on fail mode and customer concern. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 23-049-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Decklid Contacts The Body Side Aperture Above The Stop Lamp This bulletin involves adjusting the decklid and touching up paint as required. The customer may describe contact between the decklid and body side aperture (1) and/or chipped paint (2) on left or right side above the stop lamp (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Contact Areas And Chipped Paint 1 - Decklid To Body Side Aperture Contact 2 - Chipped Paint |
| 08-114-15 REV A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-114-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 68234120A$ | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue 1: Hand Free Module inoperative, can't pair phone: - Do not replace the radio for phone issues. The Radio does not control phone/Hands Free functionality, it is separate from the radio, test and diagnose the Hands Free Module accordingly.~ Issue 2; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display (ICS), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.~ Issue 3.; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Leony Gonzalez at cell (248) 736-1267 or Dave Clemons at cell (248) 520-0419. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio. ~ |
| 08-057-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Navigation failed message is displayed. · Clock not automatically updating to local time. · Poor or no connection to cellular network. · HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). · Display goes blank/black. · Radio locks up. · Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| 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) |
| 08-028-17 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RA3 And RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air update (FOTA) and provides a service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update: Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loses time. Charge Complete notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 68234120A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue 1: Hand Free Module inoperative, can't pair phone: - Do not replace the radio for phone issues. The Radio does not control phone/Hands Free functionality, it is separate from the radio, test and diagnose the Hands Free Module accordingly.~ Issue 2; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display (ICS), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.~ Issue 3.; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Leony Gonzalez at cell (248) 736-1267 or Dave Clemons at cell (248) 520-0419. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio. |
| 08-046-17 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 Only). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Radio Apps are inoperative. Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Radio will lock up. Radio display screen is black or blank. Battery drain - due to radio staying on. Navigation failed message is displayed. Clock not automatically updating to local time. HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Improvements:Adds Apple Siri Eyes Free capability for iPhone owners. Add the ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Enhanced Voice Recognition (VR) performance. Media devices, phone pairing, and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp®, Pandora®, Aha®, etc). Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Adds ?do not disturb? text message feature. Satellite radio reception improvements. |
| 24-004-16 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module with new software. Customers may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle after driving from highway speed limits back down to city speed limits or they may also notice that the left temp door is inoperable. Updating the HVAC software will correct these conditions. |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-009-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up. · Back up display may not turn off. · Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. · Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Additional Enhancements: · Removed the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). · Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-028-17 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH and EZC Only). Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loss of time display. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 68249986A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly. |
| 08-016-16 | 2017-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the **W3**/WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
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