Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 1500
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.
526 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| N35060613 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; AIR BAGS. Some of the above vehicles equipped with premium tail lamps may not give the driver notification of a turn signal malfunction. This condition does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 ? Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. |
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| 3100519 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. 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. |
| 3100319 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 3100419 | 2022-09-15. 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. |
| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 0811119 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles) |
| D1925 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error |
| VB3 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash |
| S1623000028RevE | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot |
| 9003109 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248) 248-622-6417 if you have questions or need additional information. |
| 08-054-16 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. **Improvements: · Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect. · Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.** A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: · **Poor or no connection to cellular network (U.S. market only). · HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles).** · Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes. · SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle. · Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. · Last track is displayed but next track is being played. · Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot VR. · Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose its location for a short time and causes routing and positioning concerns. · GPS and Internal cellular device may become inoperative and causes a loss of GPS and cellular functions. · A false Pop-up message may appear ?Vehicle Phone Requires Service? even though the vehicle?s phone works properly. · Back-up camera image may be unclear or jittery/stutters at times. · Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers (U.S. market only). · Able to adjust audio balance / fade settings during a VR session. · Correct condition where user could not exit screen off mode. · Mute button status was not being displayed correctly. · Presets where not shown correctly or were deleted. · Enhancements to POI. · ParkSense tone continuously on. · Radio display may shows ?Please insert USB Stick?. · Enhancement made when video is display in radio when using PAL format video disks. · Corrected the temperature slider bar not updating on Manual Temperature Control vehicles. · Navigation may not start or may lose position. · Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 seconds upon going to rev |
| 08-008-14 | 2022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a drive cycle. This condition is very intermittent. |
| 21-012-14 | 2022-08-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations. |
| 9003081 | 2022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| 9002925 | 2022-08-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open. |
| S1623000028 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot |
| Z5091195A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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) |
| 18-001-14 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements 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. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak In addition, the following software enhancements are available for D2, DJ, and DD vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZC) ? Transmission torque management enhancement when shifting from drive to reverse. ? Additional powertrain enhancements to the intake manifold Short Runner Valve (SRV) system. ? Additional powertrain enhancements for block heater applications (sales code NHK). |
| 08-097-14 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Mirror Tilt In Reverse Feature Is Not Functioning Correctly This bulletin involves reconfiguring the vehicle for proper mirror tilt in reverse operation. The customer may describe one mirror tilting in reverse and the other mirror not tilting and/or the customer may describe not being able to turn the tilt in reverse feature on/off. |
| 1810015 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements. |
| 0810815 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) with the |
| 0801716 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Incorrect Instrument Cluster Displays. |
| 08-008-14 REV. B | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a drive cycle. This condition is very intermittent. |
| 21-012-14 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations. |
| 9003081 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.