Electric driving: A power reduction while electric driving Electric driving is not possible even though...

Bulletin number

B240324

Component

Electrical system

Summary

Electric driving: A power reduction while electric driving Electric driving is not possible even though the high voltage (HV) battery is sufficiently charged Starting of the internal combustion engine (ICE): There is a noticeable cutting in of the ICE when it starts The cutting in of the ICE is slower Check Control Message (#2390): “Engine is starting… Please wait.” The possibility of the electric drive not starting the ICE Hybrid Driving: Reduced acceleration Jolts during upshifts Delays during downshifts Possible stored fault codes- EGS-EME: 039A2A – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant: Excess temperature 039A2B – EGS-EME: Excess temperature BA0842 – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant circuit: upper threshold value exceeded BA0845 – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant circuit: Gradient implausible DME: 034D5C – Cooling failed: Inverter

Owners of these vehicles have filed 41 complaints in the electrical category.