NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10248036: 2022, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10248036 summary graphic for 2022, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
10248036NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
3affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Radio Over The Air S24.18 Updating to S26.18 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Navigation signal drops out; maps not loading on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display. ? Cannot change satellite stations, display shows one station on screen but is playing another.** ? Battery drain. ? Black screen after clicking 9accept9 at start up (Rearview camera functions normally). ? Radio resets (Rearview camera functions normally). ? Wireless connectivity device disconnect. ? Wireless connectivity disconnecting. ? CarPlayT icon does not appear in device manager. ? Audio disruptions. ? SXMT inoperative. ? Audio mute. ? Passenger screen blank. ? Passenger screen apps missing. ? Missing profiles icon. ? IPC displays incorrect audio source. ? Radio is slow to respond. ? Trailer tire pressure configurations deleted. ? Steering wheel controls skipping SXM channels. ? Recent calls not displayed. ? Phone audio playing when ignition is off. This software update also has the following enhancements: ? Icon size/layout improvements. ? Carplay/Android AutoT improvements. ? Uconnect Phone improvements. ? FOTA improvements. ? Passenger screen camera app improvements. ? Voice Recognition (VR) command improvements. 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 S24.18 to S26.18. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin November 18, 2022.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
JeepGrand Cherokee2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGrand Wagoneer2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepWagoneer2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10248036?

Radio Over The Air S24.18 Updating to S26.18 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Navigation signal drops out; maps not loading on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display. ? Cannot change satellite stations, display shows one station on screen but is playing another.** ? Battery drain. ? Black screen after clicking 9accept9 at start up (Rearview camera functions normally)..

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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