Dodge U0499
Invalid Data Received From Telematic Control Module "A". NOTE: This DTC sets in the Body Control Module (BCM). NOTE: Do not replace the
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U0499-00 indicates invalid data received from Tematic Control Module “A.” Verified evidence states this DTC sets in the Body Control Module (BCM).
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1. What does U0499 mean?
U0499-00 indicates invalid data received from Tematic Control Module “A.” Verified evidence states this DTC sets in the Body Control Module (BCM).
2. Technical explanation
For the verified application, this is a communication/data-validity DTC involving the Telematic Control Module “A” and the BCM. The supplied official manufacturer communication identifies U0499-00 as “Invalid Data Received From Telematic Control Module ‘A’” and specifically notes that the code sets in the BCM. The supplied title/meaning text is truncated after “Do not replace the”; therefore, no further replacement instruction is established by the verified evidence provided.
3. What system is affected?
Body Control Module (BCM) / Telematic Control Module “A” communication
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. Severity is not established by the verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- Invalid data received from Telematic Control Module “A.”
- The underlying reason for the invalid data is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Record the exact DTC, including its suffix: U0499-00.
- Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Dodge service facility if the code is present or warning messages occur.
- Do not replace components based solely on the supplied evidence.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Verify whether U0499-00 is stored in the BCM.
- Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by the verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service need is listed as unknown. Consult an authorized Dodge service facility for diagnosis, particularly if the DTC returns or vehicle warnings are present.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm U0499-00 in the BCM.
- Additional service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2026 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845, bulletin 08-216-26, published May 14, 2026. The supplied evidence identifies U0499-00 as invalid data received from Telematic Control Module “A” and states that it sets in the BCM. Applicability or repair procedure from the bulletin is not established beyond the supplied evidence.
16. Recall information
- No recall information was supplied or established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845, Dodge bulletin 08-216-26: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11032845
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845: 08-216-26 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Dodge U0499-00 mean?
It means invalid data was received from Telematic Control Module “A.”
Which module sets U0499-00?
Verified evidence states that U0499-00 sets in the Body Control Module (BCM).
What vehicle is covered by the supplied applicability evidence?
2026 Dodge Charger, United States.
Is it safe to drive or charge with U0499-00?
Not yet established by verified evidence.