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Audi B14BF01

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating in

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an Audi service provider for diagnosis and the applicable SVM software update procedure.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For covered Audi vehicles, DTC B14BF01 is documented in Audi service communications as a steering-column vertical-adjustment motor electrical error, with symptom code 66145. The documented correction is a software update followed by clearing the control unit.

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1. What does B14BF01 mean?

For covered Audi vehicles, DTC B14BF01 is documented in Audi service communications as a steering-column vertical-adjustment motor electrical error, with symptom code 66145. The documented correction is a software update followed by clearing the control unit.

2. Technical explanation

Although the supplied diagnostic record labels B14BF01 as “00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating in,” the verified Audi/NHTSA service evidence specifically identifies B14BF01, when stored in the electronic central control module (BCM 1), J519, address word 0009, as “Steering column vertical adjustment motor electrical error” with symptom code 66145. Audi states that the software needs to be updated and the unit cleared. The service communication directs technicians to follow TSB 2011732 SVM update instructions.

3. What system is affected?

Electric steering-column vertical adjustment; electronic central control module (BCM 1), J519, address word 0009.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The electric steering-column adjustment is not working in the vertical direction.
  • The condition may be reproducible during workshop evaluation.
  • DTC B14BF01 may be stored in BCM 1, J519, address word 0009, with symptom code 66145.

6. Possible causes

  • Audi’s verified service evidence states that the software needs to be updated. No further root cause is established by the supplied 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

  • Arrange evaluation by an Audi service provider if the electric steering-column vertical adjustment does not operate.
  • Do not attempt electrical or control-module repairs yourself.
  • Provide the stored DTC and symptom details to the service provider.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the electric steering-column vertical adjustment is inoperative.
  2. Have a qualified service provider check BCM 1, J519, address word 0009, for B14BF01 with symptom code 66145.
  3. Follow the applicable Audi SVM update procedure referenced by the service communication.
  4. After the software update, clear the unit as specified by Audi.

11. When to contact service

Contact an Audi service provider for diagnosis and the applicable SVM software update procedure.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify the customer concern: vertical electric steering-column adjustment does not work.
  • Check BCM 1, J519, address word 0009, for DTC B14BF01 and symptom code 66145.
  • Perform the Audi-directed SVM software update in accordance with TSB 2011732.
  • Clear the unit after the update, as stated in the Audi communication.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Update the software using the applicable Audi SVM procedure.
  • Clear the control unit after the update.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi/NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10187580, published February 25, 2021: applies to 2020–2021 Audi e-tron Sportback; documents B14BF01, vertical steering-column adjustment inoperative, software update, and clearing the unit.
  • Audi/NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10188597, published March 8, 2021: documents B14BF01, vertical steering-column adjustment inoperative, software update, and clearing the unit.
  • Audi/NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10193574, published May 14, 2021: documents B14BF01, software update, and clearing the unit; references TSB 2011732 for SVM update instructions.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communications: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10187580-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10188597-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10193574-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B14BF01 mean in the verified Audi service evidence?

It is identified as a steering-column vertical-adjustment motor electrical error, with symptom code 66145, when stored in BCM 1, J519, address word 0009.

What symptom is documented for this code?

The documented customer concern is that electric steering-column adjustment does not work in the vertical direction.

What repair does Audi document?

Audi states that the software needs to be updated and the unit cleared, using the referenced SVM update instructions.

Does this evidence establish that the vehicle is unsafe to drive or charge?

No. Driving and charging status are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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