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Audi B153813

steering wheel heater Open circuit

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an Audi dealer or qualified service provider if interpretation of the DTC is needed. The cited Audi communication instructs that repairs should not be performed for this concern.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2020–2021 US Audi A7, A8, and e-tron vehicles, DTC B153813 means “steering wheel heater Open circuit.” Audi’s cited manufacturer communication says not to perform repairs for this concern; repairs may be denied.

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1. What does B153813 mean?

For certain 2020–2021 US Audi A7, A8, and e-tron vehicles, DTC B153813 means “steering wheel heater Open circuit.” Audi’s cited manufacturer communication says not to perform repairs for this concern; repairs may be denied.

2. Technical explanation

The verified Audi/NHTSA manufacturer communication identifies B153813 as stored in the steering column electronics control module J527 (address word 0016). It describes the DTC as “steering wheel heater Open circuit.” The communication states that it may be found during PDI or other diagnostic work even when there are no customer concerns. Its technical background and production solution are listed as not applicable.

3. What system is affected?

Steering wheel heater; steering column electronics control module J527 (address word 0016).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • No customer concerns may be present; the DTC may be found during PDI or other diagnostic work.

6. Possible causes

  • The verified evidence identifies an open-circuit DTC for the steering wheel heater. A specific underlying cause 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 stored DTC and the control module in which it was found.
  • Refer to the applicable Audi manufacturer communication before authorizing repairs.
  • Do not perform repairs for this concern based on the cited Audi communication.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether B153813 is stored in steering column electronics control module J527, address word 0016.
  2. The cited Audi communication provides no technical-background diagnostic procedure.
  3. Do not perform repairs for this concern; the communication states that repairs may be denied.

11. When to contact service

Contact an Audi dealer or qualified service provider if interpretation of the DTC is needed. The cited Audi communication instructs that repairs should not be performed for this concern.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check diagnostic memory in steering column electronics control module J527 (address word 0016) for B153813.
  • Review Audi manufacturer communication A9119562052296_2 / NHTSA communication MC-10159809-0001.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • No repair is specified. Audi’s cited communication states: “Do not perform any repairs.” It also states that repairs for this concern may be denied.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi manufacturer communication A9119562052296_2, published May 1, 2019; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10159809-0001. It applies in the supplied evidence to 2020–2021 US Audi A7, A8, and e-tron vehicles.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF MC-10159809-0001, Audi communication A9119562052296_2: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10159809-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Audi code B153813 mean?

It means “steering wheel heater Open circuit.”

Where is B153813 stored?

The cited communication identifies steering column electronics control module J527, address word 0016.

Can this code exist without a customer complaint?

Yes. The cited communication says it may be found during PDI or other diagnostic work with no customer concerns.

Should the steering wheel heater be repaired for B153813?

The cited Audi communication says not to perform any repairs for this concern and notes that repairs may be denied.

Does B153813 affect driving or charging?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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