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Service bulletins for the 2013 Dodge Dart

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.

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

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18-004-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: A/C and Drivability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience any or all of the following symptoms/conditions: A noticeable reduction in A/C performance during hard accelerations. 25 - 50 RPM engine instability at idle. Hesitation in reverse at low speeds. Performance derate at high altitude (greater than 6,000 feet) or in temperatures above 90°F. (32°C.). A/C engagement Bump while accelerating at temperatures above 90°F. (32°C.). Surge during accelerating. Buck/bobble after shifting the transmission and/or accelerator pedal tip in/tip out.Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
18-003-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: High Ambient Bump While Accelerating and/or High Ambient Lack of Power This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customer may indicate that they feel an A/C engagement bump during acceleration when ambient temperatures are above 90°F (32°C) and/or performance derate when temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
18-002-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: MIL Illumination P000B, P050B and/or P2173. Includes Driveability/Transmission 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 any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) have been set: ? P000B- Exhaust Slow Response Bank 1 ? P050B- Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance ? P2173- High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected (Slow Accumulation) Driveability and Transmission Enhancements are also included with this software release. These changes include the following: ? Engine idles rough after an overnight soak but clears up as the engine warms up ? Improved garage shift feel and quality ? Improved extended idle evap purge strategy ? Reduced visible steam from under hood when idling in cool, damp conditions Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
08-001-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; STRUCTURE; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: BCM Enhancement, Fuel Gauge Slow To Update, Decklid Will Not Open This bulletin involves updating the software in the Body Control Module (BCM). The customer may experience one or both of the following conditions. The fuel gauge is slow to update. When the vehicle is first started the fuel gauge will read empty and then slowly move to the proper fuel level position. It may take a few minutes before it will read the proper fuel level. Vehicles that doesn't have keyless entry (manual door locks) will not be able to open the decklid latch when the ignition is in the off position. Updating the BCM software will correct these conditions.
08-036-13 REV. A2021-03-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Flash: Remote Keyless Entry Will Not Unlock Doors This bulletin involves updating the software in the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM). The customer may experience one or both of the following conditions. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not unlock the doors. Pass entry feature will not operate, If equipped. On further inspection there should be no DTC set for this issue.
26-001-13 REV. B2021-03-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dodge Dart Racetrack Lighting Customer Initiative This bulletin involves removing and replacing the center rear lamp secured to the decklid assembly after disclosing promotional pricing the customer will be responsible for.
N320606132021-03-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Some of the above vehicles may experience an engine stall when the engine is first started while the outside ambient air temperature is 20 degrees or lower and the vehicle is operated under certain driving conditions.
S1408000259 Rev.2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio Display Screen Goes Blank During ABS Activation, HVAC Controls And Blind Spot System Operate Intermittently, Cluster Warning Chime Goes Off
08-041-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Remote Start Option Missing This Bulletin involves installing a Mopar remote start kit. The customer and/or dealer may note that the remote start option is missing from the vehicle. The Monroney label will shows the vehicle having this feature.
23-017-13 REV. A2021-03-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY. Rattle And/Or Buzz At The Right Rear Of Vehicle And/Or Fuel Door Difficult To Open This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary modifying the fuel filler housing. It may also involve inspecting the fuel filler door and if necessary reinstalling or replacing the fuel filler housing. Rattle and/or buzz at the right rear of vehicle and/or fuel door difficult to open.
08-036-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Flash: Remote Keyless Entry Will Not Unlock Doors. This bulletin involves updating the software in the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) The customer may experience one or both of the following conditions. ? Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not unlock the doors. ? Pass entry feature will not operate, If equipped.
18-015-13 REV. A2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: No Start or Start and Stall When Using Remote Start This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software and updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. A small number of customers may experience any of the following conditions: Engine starts then immediately stalls when using Remote Start system (Instrument Cluster may display the message ?Remote Start Disabled, Start Vehicle to Reset?) Engine cranks and does not start following the condition described above Engine may be hard to re-start at ambient temps below 10°F(-12°C)Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
26-001-13 REV. A2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Dodge Dart Racetrack Lighting Customer Initiative This bulletin involves removing and replacing the center rear lamp secured to the decklid assembly after disclosing promotional pricing the customer will be responsible for. The customer received a promotional flyer and/or is aware of the promotional pricing for a new center rear lamp that is equipped with the racetrack lighting function for all models except SE.
08-030-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: RAE Radio Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the radio with updated software. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Radio switches to USB with no input from the driver. Radio display jitters sometimes while displaying the caller ID. Radio preset does not work while in browse mode. Radio turns on unexpectedly when a phone reconnects after an ignition cycle. Rapid press of preset buttons does not advance to the next bank of presets. Shuffle repeat icon are displayed while the radio is off. When giving the Voice Recognition (VR) command "Radio", the radio does not switch back to last known radio mode. Radio displays shows MW instead of AM (export radio only).
26-001-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dodge Dart Racetrack Lighting Customer Initiative This bulletin involves removing and replacing the center rear lamp secured to the decklid assembly. The customer received a promotional flyer and/or is aware of the promotional pricing for a new center rear lamp that is equipped with the racetrack lighting function for all models except SE.
N210404132021-03-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. Some of the above vehicles were built with incorrect rear brake caliper(s). Vehicles with incorrect brake caliper(s) could experience an inoperable park brake system.
23-017-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary modifying the fuel filler housing. It may also involve inspecting the fuel filler door and if necessary reinstalling or replacing the fuel filler housing. Rattle and/or buzz at the right rear of vehicle and/or fuel door will not open.
31-002-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
18-023-16 REV. A2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: 2015 UF Vehicles with (Sales Codes ED6, ED8) · **P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. · P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak.** · P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open. · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P1D73 - AGS Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. · P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. In addition to the DTCs above the following improvements have been made: · Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge. · Improved vehicle acceleration. 2015 PF Vehicles with (Sales Codes ED6, ED8) · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. · P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P1D73 - AGS Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. · P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance. · P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected (Instantaneous Accumulation).
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
09-006-20 REV. B2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
09-006-20 REV. A2020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
09-006-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

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