2026–2027 Ram 1500 Software Update — U43.17

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Over-the-air software update · U43.17

This is an over-the-air software update notice. Ram filed it with NHTSA to describe a software release; it is not a recall unless it says so. Delivery depends on your truck's connectivity and settings.

Published: Sep 8, 2026
Applies to: Ram 1500 (2026–2027 model years)

Summary (official text)​

Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Air suspension- Trailer Tow pages- Power management app- Distorted/glitchy display prior to start‑up animation- Text appearance display- Widget incorrect display- Turn signal blind spot response timing- Audio cut out - Drive Modes selection- Park assist Guidelines selctio

Sources​

• OTHERDOC_175 (PDF, NHTSA document 11037366) — Sep 8, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Oct 12, 2026. If NHTSA or Ram revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.

Has this update reached your truck? Share your model year and anything that changed after it installed.