U0140 on Audi: How to Diagnose & Fix
Lost Communication with BCM
1 Audi model · 1 documented issue · 1 critical
U0140 on Audi by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
On certain 2020-2022 S7 vehicles, liquid spilled in the rear seat can reach the gateway control module, shut it down, and suddenly reduce engine power.
Common Symptoms
- Multiple warning messages
- Sudden reduction in engine power
- Faults after a rear-seat liquid spill
How to Fix
Check the VIN and campaign history. Audi dealers install a protective gateway-module cover free of charge under campaign 90V2. If multiple warnings or reduced power occur after a spill, move out of traffic safely and arrange dealer inspection.
Sources for this issue (1)
U0140 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does U0140 mean on a Audi?
U0140 stands for "Lost Communication with BCM." U0140 is a network communication code meaning a module has lost communication with the body control module (BCM) over the vehicle's data bus. The BCM oversees many body and convenience functions — lighting, door locks, windows, wipers, anti-theft, and gateway communications — so losing contact with it can cause a wide range of seemingly unrelated electrical problems and warning lights. This is typically a wiring, connector, power/ground, or bus fault, or a failure of the BCM itself. Because the BCM often acts as a communication hub, this code can appear alongside other 'lost communication' codes. On Audi it is documented across 1 model: S7.
What are the most common causes of U0140?
The most common causes of U0140 are: Loss of power or ground to the BCM, CAN/data bus wiring damage, short, or open circuit, Corroded, loose, or damaged BCM connectors, Blown fuse feeding the BCM, Failed body control module, Water intrusion or corrosion in the harness, Another module faulting the shared data bus. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix U0140 on a Audi?
Repair costs vary widely with the root cause and Audi model; each issue on this page carries its own estimate where one is published.
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