Service bulletins for the 2026 Ram 5500
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.
182 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| S2607000002 | 2026-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Hemi Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection |
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| 21-012-26 | 2026-02-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may also experience one or more of the following: ● Customer is unable to switch the ignition to OFF when in Park gear. ● After shifting into Park, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) will display that the transmission is in Neutral. NOTE: The transmission will actually be in Park and able to hold the vehicle, but the cluster display would indicate Neutral, preventing the engine from shutting off. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. |
| 18-012-26 | 2026-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NOte: Revision is being created to correct the Models affected. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0072-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit "A" Low. ● P0087-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. ● P2540-00 - Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. ● P2543-00 - Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Intermittent. ● P20EE-00 - SCR Nox Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1 Catalyst 1. ● P203F-00 - Reductant Level Too Low. ● P2698-00 - Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Injector "A" Performance. ● P06B9-00 - Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. ● P06BA-00 - Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. ● P06BB-00 - Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. ● P06BC-00 - Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. ● P06BD-00 - Cylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. ● P06BE-00 - Cylinder 6 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level gauge inaccuracy. ● Poor cold start performance. ● Unable to initiate manual Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regen through Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). ● While using the remote Power Take-Off (PTO) feature, the PTO may not engage or resume operation properly, after disengaging: 1. Engine is running with PTO engaged. 2. Operator is using the equipment, for example a bucket attachment. 3. Operator gets in position, then uses remote start/stop button to turn truck off while they perform a task. 4. The task is completed, then operator is ready to move the bucket so they use remote start/stop to start the engine. 5. The engine starts, but PTO does not automatically re-engage so their equipment doesn’t operate. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 08-033-26 | 2026-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers may comment on the following: ● The AUX switches Fig. 1 do not remember (hold) the last position the switches were in after the ignition is cycled. ● Vehicles equipped with booms may experience operators stuck in booms as the vehicle has shut off during operations, leaving the boom operator with no way to restart the vehicle. This bulletin involves inspecting and reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. M08 FSAR-TSB-6916 -2- |
| 08-020-26 | 2026-02-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Central ADAS Decision Module (CADM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set at least one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● C2203-00 - Current VIN Missing/Mismatch. ● C008E-00 - ECU Internal Performance with Environmental Data Decode Byte: APP_FATAL_ERROR_APP_CONFIGURATION_ERROR_FAULT. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is displaying one or more of the following messages: ○ "ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required". ○ "ACC/FCW Limited Functionality". ○ "Active Lane Management Limited Functionality." ○ "Active Lane Management Unavailable Service Required". ○ "Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Service Required". ○ "AEB Unavailable Service Required". ○ "Blindspot Detection Unavailable Service Required" ○ "Blindspot Detection Limited Functionality" ● Customer states that the ADAS features are disabled. This bulletin involves reprogramming of the CADM with the latest available software and possibly performing a Forward Facing Camera (FFC) Dynamic Service Alignment / Calibration procedure. J08 FSAR-TSB-6773 -2- |
| 08-018-26 | 2026-01-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Technician may find the vehicle has set at least one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B1A08-00 - RKE Fob 1 Performance. ● B1A09-00 - RKE Fob 2 Performance. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● Lock / unlock from keyfob inoperable. ● Passive entry inoperable. This bulletin involves reprogramming of the RFHM with the latest available software. |
| S2609000001 | 2026-01-28. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2482-00 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High – Bank 1 Sensor 5 |
| S2610000001 | 2026-01-28. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Seatbelt Slow Retraction. |
| 106347 | 2026-01-28. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. MODULE KIT - UREA PUMP/LEVEL UNIT |
| S2308000120 REV.E | 2026-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rain Sensing Auto Wipers and Auto on Head Lamps Inoperative. Rain Sensor Internal Failure. |
| 18-002-26 | 2026-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ● P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2. Customers may also experience the following: ● Catalyst damage and restricted exhaust flow, resulting in a reduction of engine power. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 109356 | 2026-01-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HEADLAMP – NONE |
| 21-006-26 | 2026-01-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0826-00 - Up/Down Shift Switch. ● P0827-00 - Up/down Shift Switch Circuit Low. ● P085F-00 - Up And Down Shift Switch Circuit Range/performance. Customers may also experience one or more of the following: ● **Customer is unable to switch the ignition to OFF when in Park gear. ● After shifting into Park, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) will display that the transmission is in Neutral.** NOTE: **The transmission will actually be in Park and able to hold the vehicle, but the cluster display would indicate Neutral, preventing the engine from shutting off.** ● Rough/bumpy 2-3 power on upshifts and/or 3-2 coast down shifts. ● Vehicle enters into limp home mode. Other software improvements: ● Decreased sensitivity to DTCs P1D8A and P1D8B. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. |
| S258A000025 | 2025-12-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states Navigation is inaccurate, showing in wrong city or state. |
| 08-394-25 REV. A | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure. |
| 9100734 | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable. Please visit an authorized dealer." PLEASE do not Replace the TBM module, only replace TBM Internal Battery (inside Telematics Box Module) and order PN68493347 |
| S2508000107 | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. SEATS. Comfort Seat Module (CSM) or Comfort Steering Wheel Module (CSWM) do Not Operate |
| S2505000003 | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair. |
| S258A000021 | 2025-12-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A1-00 Media Port Connection 1 Connection Found Set. |
| 08-394-25 | 2025-12-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure |
| S2508000096 REV.A | 2025-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle Ignition Status Will Change From “RUN” to “OFF” After a Specific Number of Minutes Following The Use of The Wired Remote Start Stop (WRSS) |
| S2524000014 | 2025-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS; STEERING. Heated Seats And Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative |
| S2523000088 | 2025-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle Shifter Will Not Shift Out Of Park. |
| 108458 | 2025-11-26. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. DETECTOR - EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE |
| 108461 | 2025-11-26. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. DETECTOR - EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE |
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