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May 1, 2021 Service bulletin

Inspection of the electronic wastegate actuator connector .

BMW technical service bulletin B120221 for 2018 BMW 530I and 2018-2020 BMW 530E.

Bulletin number
B120221
Component
Electrical system
Summary
SERVICE ACTION: INSPECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC WASTEGATE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR . Due to a software error, long charging times (10-12 hours) for the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) high-voltage battery may damage the internal printed circuit board and the electrical connection to the electronic wastegate actuator. A software error in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints in the electrical category.

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