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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

1129 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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1032892025-03-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. CAMERA - REAR VIEW
S2208000045 REV.B2024-12-11. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING. Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
08032242024-03-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s have been set: ? P0AC0 - Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor 1 Circuit Performance. ? P1A29 - Cell Supervisory Circuit A Failure. ? P0DE7 - Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cell Voltage High. ? P0ABA - Voltage Sense A Circuit. ? P0B3D - Hybrid Battery Voltage Sense "A" Circuit Low. ? P0B3E - Hybrid Battery Voltage Sense "A" Circuit High. ? U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. ? P0E55 - DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit "A". ? P0DAF - Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit "A". ? P0AD4 - Hybrid Battery Pack Air Flow System Insufficient Air Flow. This bulletin involves updating the BPCM with the latest available software.
09001242024-03-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Cold Engine Ticking Noise The customer may describe a ticking noise from the exhaust manifold location(s) when cold. This bulletin involves replacing the exhaust manifolds.
08064232024-01-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 from QR39.7 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin March 10, 2023. DISCUSSION: Vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada can now receive software updates ?over-the-air?. Updates to software will occur in a phased roll-out. The software is updated through the built-in cellular modem in the radio.
18016232024-01-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs:P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. Other software enhancement included with this update: Idle stability improvements during Electronic Stability Control (ESC) events.
S20250000012024-01-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
90033572024-01-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA.
09019232023-12-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Cold Engine Ticking Noise From Exhaust Manifold Area The customer may describe an ticking noise from the exhaust manifold location(s) when cold. This bulletin involves replacing the exhaust manifolds.
91002472023-12-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. ERG Hydraulic Tensioner Before replacing any FEAD components, please check FEAD belt layout as per the engine sales code. Customer complaint may include a noise from under the hood described as a squeal, screech, squeak, chirp or belt-related noise and/or noisy tensioner/pulley. Please refer to SOL# S2309000007.
S18080000972023-10-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Back-Up Camera Inoperative Complaints, Radio Display Blue or Blank When Placed in Reverse
S20230000372023-10-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Wind Whistle Noise From Dash A Pillar Area While Driving
90040732023-07-31. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS. SENSOR, Wheel Speed When replacing a front wheel speed sensor, hold the convolute towards the sensor head and add a zip tie over the convolute to secure it with the sensor pigtail wire to prevent movement. This will protect the wire from the brake splash shield.
91001332023-07-31. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. ROCKER ARM ASSY - ROLLER ROCKER Case 1.- Before replacing the intake or exhaust rocker arms due to an abnormal ticking noise, please check that the INTAKE Hydraulic Lash Adjusters are not "collapsed". If a collapsed INTAKE HLA is found, replace all INTAKE HLAs on the suspect cylinder head (no need to replace rocker arms). The noise can occur at low or high RPMs, and at low or high temperatures. There are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s present. Case 2.- If the INTAKE camshaft or INTAKE rocker arm has excessive wear on the high lift profile (Rocker arm: slider, Camshaft: central lobe), replace the intake camshaft (1) in that cylinder head and all intake rocker arms (6).
18016232023-04-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs:P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. Other software enhancement included with this update: Idle stability improvements during Electronic Stability Control (ESC) events.
S20250000012023-04-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
08-022-232023-02-13. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Updating to 40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 from 39.5 to 40.12.
08-008-232023-02-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; STEERING. UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missing from radio, no connected services working.** Wireless connectivity pairing and/or connection issues. Lost radio presets. Radio channels change by itself. SXMT icon inoperative. SXMT favorite song not displaying/playing. High pitch squeal, pop or hum noise from speakers. Anti-theft code request message. Lines appear across screen. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. Performance control home screen shows ?Norm? mode for engine/transmission even when the vehicle is in ?Drag? mode (LA, LD, LX only). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX only). USB hub inoperable (D-Trucks only). Backup camera gridlines missing (D-Trucks only). Device not supported message (D-Trucks only). Remote app inoperative (D-Trucks only). Unable to adjust volume (D-Trucks only). Heated steering wheel inoperable (D-Trucks only). In addition, the following enhancement are included in this update: CarplayT connectivity improvements. Improvement to wireless connectivity phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a wireless connectivity phone. **This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 40.1. Depending on the radio?s current software level the radio may need a one or two USB update.**
S1623000028 Rev.2023-02-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; VISIBILITY; PARKING BRAKE. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S23230000082023-02-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Buzz Squeak Or Rattle Noise From Left Side Driver Door Area.
18050212023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0153 - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response. P0171 - Fuel System 1/1 Lean. P0174 - Fuel System 2/1 Lean. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. P0308 - Cylinder 8 Misfire. B2286 - Calibration Not Learned / Lost Calibration. The customer may also experience one or more of the following:Hesitation feel during a pedal tip in, while engine is warming up below -1 °C (30 °F) ambient temp. During a 2 - 3 transmission upshift, the engine is hitting rev limit. ?Service Suspension? message in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) on start up.
19001212023-01-17. Service bulletin. STEERING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Noise In Steering Column Tailshaft When Turning Steering Wheel This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the steering column if necessary. The customer may notice there is a noise coming from the tailshaft of the steering column while turning.
S21230000332023-01-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Underbody Ticking Noise That Increases With Vehicle Speed
S21080001102023-01-17. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION. IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) Sets DTC U013A-00 - Lost Communication with Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Module
90043752023-01-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. RADIO, MULTI Media (ASSY) The customers may have concerns of backup camera missing gridlines or showing black screen with "check entire surroundings" message while in Reverse mode. It is a backup camera initialization timing issue. Please check the backup camera and connections. This issue is recoverable with a key cycle. Replacing the radio head unit will not resolve the customer's concerns. FOTA service software release is scheduled for later June, 2021.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.