Do not turn off the engine or remove the USB drive until the screen completely finishes the update and returns to the normal radio home screen. Turning off the car mid-update can permanently brick your radio unit. Known Issues and Troubleshooting
Once complete, go to to confirm your software version has been updated to 18.45.01 .
Addresses intermittent delays in the backup camera feed showing up when shifting to Reverse. Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01
For vehicles equipped with factory CarPlay/Android Auto, this version fixed random disconnects when using USB cables. It also improved the initial handshake speed, meaning your phone’s interface appears on the screen faster after plugging it in.
Unplug all other USB drives, SD cards, and Bluetooth devices from the vehicle's ports. Step 3: Flash the Update Start the vehicle's engine. Do not turn off the engine or remove
Remove all other USB drives, SD cards, and Bluetooth devices from the vehicle.
The vehicle location would no longer follow streets on the map. Addresses intermittent delays in the backup camera feed
It patches audio loading errors and channel skipping bugs. Compatible Vehicles
Before attempting an update, you should check which software version your vehicle is currently running to see if you need 18.45.01. To check your current software version:
The Uconnect 18.45.01 software has improved over its predecessors, but it's not without its flaws. The navigation and connectivity features are solid, but the occasional freezing issues and CarPlay integration problems bring down the overall experience.
User experience and practical impact For most users, a patch like 18.45.01 will be largely invisible except for improved reliability and fewer glitches. Frequent, incremental updates help sustain a positive ownership experience by addressing annoyances (intermittent Bluetooth disconnects, UI lag) and by keeping smartphone integration working smoothly as phone OS versions evolve. For some users, specific fixes (e.g., for Apple CarPlay dropouts or navigation inaccuracies) can materially improve daily usability.