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SIB 01 07 21: Turbocharger wastegate valve actuator

Turbocharger wastegate valve actuator on B46/B48 engines (2018–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10199286 · May 2021 · also written SI B01 07 21, B010721

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Turbocharger wastegate valve actuator: Ltd wty ext to 15 YEARS/150,000 miles

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 07 21
Also written: SI B01 07 21, B010721, 01 07 21, SIB-01-07-21, SI B010721
NHTSA ID10198893, 10199286 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB010721
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models530e, 530i
Model years2018–2020
ChassisG30
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Tank Valve/Gauge

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.