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Service bulletins for the 2020 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.

1228 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S2025000001 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
08-094-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EQUIPMENT. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the transfer case, the software must be updated.C140E - Transfer Case Motor Blocked. If DTC C140E is present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM.In addition the customer may describe the following:The ?Service 4WD? message/fault is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Transfer case shift fork tabs broken during range shift. Noisy (clunking/ratcheting) transfer case range shifts. Failure to complete transfer case range shifts. The following software enhancement is available:This update will help reduce premature transfer case failure.
S1808000221 Rev.2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Cluster Does Not Retain Selected Radio Theme Update
S20080001652020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cannot Program Newly Installed Mopar Remote Start, Key Programming Fails, Keys Already Programmed Failing Response
S20080001592020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) On, Slightly Higher Than Expected Idle
S1918000013 Rev.2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Crank No Start Condition. P0688 - Auto Shutdown Relay Sense Circuit Low Found In The PCM
08-083-202020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: U1440 - Implausible Transfer Case Ratio High Received. U0403-00 - Implausible Data Received From Tcase. C1403-92 - Transfer Case Range Position Sensor-Performance Or Incorrect Operation. If only DTC C1403 is present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM.In addition the customer may describe one or more of the following: Traction Control System light is illuminated. A driveline bump can be heard/felt occasionally when the driver is steady on the throttle at about 20-30% on a flat road while in 4WDAUTO. An excessive electric motor clicking sound from the middle of the vehicle/transfer case area, when on and off the throttle. An excessive electric motor clicking sound with steering wheel movement, most notable in parking lot or low speed maneuvering. A ?Service 4WD? message/fault without commanding a transfer case shift.If only the ?Service 4WD? message/fault is displayed inthe Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and no other symptom/conditions are present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating theDTCM. The blinking of the ?4WD Low? and ?4WD High? indicator lights at the same time, on the transfer case selector switch.If both 4WD indicator lights on the transfer case selector switch are blinking and no other symptom/conditions are present,follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM. During highway/freeway speeds, a bump in the driveline may be felt. This could also be described as a harsh transmission shift.
08-082-202020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. Flash: Park Assist Module (PAM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the PAM software with the latest available software. Customers may experience an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message. These DTCs may be setting erroneously and this software enhancement will remove these DTCs. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following DTCs have beenset:The following DTCs apply to 2019 model year vehicles only.B128E-25 - PTS Sensor 1-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B128F-25 - PTS Sensor 2-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1290-25 - PTS Sensor 3-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1291-25 - PTS Sensor 4-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1292-25 - PTS Sensor 5-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1293-25 - PTS Sensor 6-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1295-25 - PTS Sensor 8-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1296-25 - PTS Sensor 9-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1297-25 - PTS Sensor 10-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1298-25 - PTS Sensor 11-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1299-25 - PTS Sensor 12-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. Customers may experience the following:False detection by the front sensors due to locking onto random moving objects or while coming to a stop when braking hard. When backing up, the park assist feature will apply the brakes when noobject is behind the vehicle.
08-048-20 REV. A2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UAX, UCX, UAV and UCV Radio Over the Air Software Version 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 radio software will be updated to 34.2. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Uconnect App inoperative(DT Vehicles Only). Voice Recognition (VR) inoperative(DT Vehicles Only). Radio resets (DT Vehicles Only). Radio locks up, freezes or resets. Bluetooth device is slow to pair, or does not pair. GPS unable to load and find locations. Loss of saved radio presets. Display screen is back with no backlighting. No audio output coming from the radio. Cannot control audio volume. Rear view camera display will not turn off.
S2025000001 Rev.2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (Revision A) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
S20080001382020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Turns On, Electric Start Stop (ESS) Disabled Message On Cluster While Driving, Remote Start Feature Inoperative Intermittently
18-010-20 REV. A2020-09-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. The customer may comment on one or more of the following:ECO light does not illuminate in the cluster when Multiple Displacement System (MDS) is active(EMEA, LATAM and APAC). 2-3 kph (1.3-1.9 mph) difference between cruise set speed and the actual vehicle speed(EMEA, LATAM and APAC). Bump sensation during a coast down with light acceleration. Abnormal vibration when accelerating lightly during stop and go driving conditions.
18-062-202020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. The customer may comment on one or more of the following: ECO light does not come on the cluster during Multiple Displacement System (MDS). 2-3 kph (1.3-1.9 mph) difference between cruise set speed and the actual vehicle speed.
S20080001302020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Radio UConnect GPS Based Trip Computer Missing
S20080001242020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Side Steps, Running Boards, Do Not Extend When Exiting Vehicle Or Retract As Expected
S20080001262020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RKE Has Reduced Range, Remote Start Inoperative, Multiple Keyless Go Push Attempts To Start
S20180000092020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P00AF ? Turbocharger Boost Control Module ?A? Performance and/or P226C ? Turbocharger Boost Control Module ?A? Slow Response.
S20080001142020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SXM Is Inoperative, Button Grayed Out Or Stuck In Loading Screen
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
18-011-20 REV. A2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: A hesitation or rough feeling during engine-starting. Extended or longer than usual engine crank time. This conditions usually happens after a cold engine start and the vehicle is turnedoff and turned on within 3-5 minutes this will result in an extended or longer crank than usual before the vehicle restarts.
S20080001052020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Remote Start Inoperative
S20080000942020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Uconnect Market Place APP Fatal Error Message
S20080000992020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle Cranks And Does Not Start, Multiple Low Voltage DTC?s Setting
S20080000102020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
S20250000062020-08-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P206D ? Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High Set.

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