You are kidding, right? A BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement has been reached over vehicles equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines that can fail. Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?Subscribe Now. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! Can I get more details about the Settlement? Im now looking to trade mine in- last correspondence I received the other day told me that the Car Fax service report along with my own oil change reports cannot be honored as It can be altered . Other than that, its my personal business. Either way- just glad its over. I dont know if timing chain was replaced. This hole thing is wrong on some many different levels. They are saying I have until 11/25 to submit, which means no money probably until mid next year. What happen to checks will go go in two weeks? If their pos engine didnt fail at 72,000 miles I wouldnt have needed to replace it! For vehicles with less than 7 years/70,000 miles whose owners paid to have the chain assembly and related engine repairs performed prior to the extension of the warranty, BMW will reimburse 100% of the invoice for work performed at an authorized BMW dealership. I day we get together and file another class action lawsuit since this one closed but they still have the audacity to sell this make and model without a recall, Im currently in the same boat! Do you all have any lawsuits for BMW 750i 2012. 5. The plaintiffs are represented by Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C., Law Offices of Thomas P. Sobran, and Nagel Rice, LLP. BMW - N20 Engine. Hoping this wraps up soon! can you loan us some money hahahaha! Rust Consulting is a large and reputable settlement-administration company. Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. I will keep you posted. The X3 in now inoperable. There are several forms of relief available under the BMW timing chain settlement, including a reimbursement program and a prospective repair program. I replaced an engine and a timing chain. After they wanted my maintenance history. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. I dont want to leave any room for them to come back and say they need more info- I also made a copy of my registration showing my ownership and the VIN number. For general information about the Settlement, please visit the Settlement website, http://www.TimingChainModuleSettlement.com. I hate BMW for the rest of my life. I am not clear, are they reimburse the future cost of repairs as an estimate by a BMW dealer or do they need an actual receipt of service? The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement says the pistons and valves can bang into each other which can cause the engines to stall or completely fail. During this process, the court-appointed lawyers listed in Question 15 below will represent you in any dispute regarding relief under the terms of the Settlement, and the dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section III.B of the Settlement Agreement. Judge Cathy L. Waldor found the objections lacked merit and gave the BMW timing chain settlement her final approval. g. The nature of the repair; and I will NEVER buy a BMW. It was a totally different email then the one before. Truly unbelievable. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. And I havent heard not one thing from any of the team thats in charge. I really do think we should all get together and file a lawsuit against them. Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. This settlement was closed in June. Not that it will do me any good. Of course I didnt get a response. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. Nothing as of 10/11/21. The defects are allegedly linked to the engines timing chains. This is a UNACCEPTABLE!!! Im not experience any issues. I am so over the bull with BMW NA, unfortunately, they will only listen if a death has occurred. On October 16, 2017 Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action lawsuit against BMW related to certain car models containing the N2O engine. Just received an email saying they anticipate our settlement checks will be mailed out at the end of March 2022. Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, LLC, entitled. However, a customer will still have to pay something for repairs because the extended warranty is based on these terms. The legal document states that I qualify clear as day. They playing games we are getting that money. BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. Ok. I agree- this is beyond ridiculous. WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. The automaker was sued by owners who claim the primary timing chain assemblies have defects that cause the chains to skip on the sprockets, causing failures of the crankshafts and camshafts to function properly. I check regularly on here as there seems to be more updates & info people post on here then what you can find anywhere else including their website or emailing them even :(, Yes, I received my check last Friday and deposited my check. The Settlement Class includes all persons or entities (as of the Effective Date) in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, certain of the following U.S.-specification 2012-2015 model year BMW vehicles purchased or leased, and registered and operated in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico: 6. I got the same BS excuse. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? I hope its a check too! BMW has agreed to resolve claims that its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. Theyre a sham! They get these high profile cases then someone is seeing to it that Rust gets his share. Independent Dealership where I bought the car has declined to take back the Car and BMW dealership has refused responsibility with a Repair costs implications of about $19,000. The Class Counsel attorneys fees, costs expenses, and Class Representative service payments, not to exceed $3,700,000 in the aggregate, that Judge Waldor awards will be paid separate and apart from any relief provided to the Class and will not reduce the value of the benefits distributed to Class Members. We got our check also It was less than I expected too we spent $9,000 and got $4,900 I have no idea what they figured because we had proof of everything including regular maintenance but just glad it is over to stressful for me. They are finding all kinds of reasons to deny payment and its not right. What do we need to do to file against Rust/BMW? So sad I got robbed from a dealership. then-silence.. UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least May 30, 2021. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. after numerous calls. This incident cost us $5,400 last year. If you asked to be excluded, you will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits of the Settlement or the warranty extension and you cannot object to the Settlement. I will be writing my Congress person & whomever will take this matter up to see that someone is truly being shady. I think this is a shame and want to know what attorney or firm walked away with all the award money and left us consumers that had to pay this exorbitant repair bill out of our pockets with nothing. If they would at least update the website maybe.??? Same here- not a thing, no check, no correspondence. Now were back to no dates known?? so 2 engines have been replaced within 80,000 miles! Im going to send another email today. Got my check today after 1 resubmission. Go to rust consulting is Better Business Bureau complaint website and you will see a totally different story from rust consulting. But the way they keep extending time lines, not communicating, and holding our money. Coolant system was bad. You will not be charged for these lawyers. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Exactly the same as another on this post. I hope its a check too! This is starting to make me nervous as I feel like we may be getting bamboozled. I submitted my documents back in March and i have not heard anything yet. Never again. Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. Totally unacceptable. Any ideas why this process takes a while now? After 2 years they denied my claim after I sent all the paperwork in twice. He basically said they would respond the same way to him ..He did say that he knows these things take wayyy to long to process so if your address changes you have to notify them. This notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. I had the same thing happen to me. If you have questions regarding this process, click HEREto see a copy of the Settlement Agreement, or contact Class Counsel. What I should have said was that they are sending out claim-DEFICIENCY letters allowing for a written CORRECTION. Ive not received anything but an email. They trying to keep all the money for there self. They denied my claiming saying that I didnt show proof of the transaction. $6000 more dollars I have to spend for a used engine. c. The identity of the owner/lessee of the Settlement Class Vehicle at the time of repair (such as a true copy of a vehicle title, I will email the VP as well. Is there any information on my 2016 models possibly being included in the settlement? They said I didnt prove enough oil changes. status of any class action settlement claim. Ill update if I hear back. Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. The Parties have also agreed that Class Counsel may apply for service payments to the Class Representatives in the amount of $1,000 each ($20,000 in the aggregate) if awarded by Judge Waldor, which will be included in Class Counsels final award amount. I have no repair receipts because the repair shop purchased the car with a blown engine. That you will receive a check or a letter saying why you do not get reimbursed. administrator or law firm. In all honesty, we should have all been reinstated 100% of our costs. This mess happened to my 2013 528xi Sept 2020. I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. If not I would be pissed off.. seem fishy to me. U.S. District Judge William H. Walls partially granted and. I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. I ready made the worst choice by buying a BMW LEMON!! My car has been sitting at the dealership since. who knows! Getting really frustrated & starting to lose hope. Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. Theres no way to check. That reprocessing of claims would take place in the next week and would take approx 45-60 days to complete. Fall of 2022? The judge will decide the amount of legal fees to be awarded at a later date, with class counselagreeing not to seek more than $3.7 million, and defense lawyers saying they wont contest any award at or below $1.5 million. The car is worth about $7,000. Still I have not collected a cent. Worst car ownership experience ever. Hello, Thank you for the post about the BMW. As a result of the defects, BMW engines reportedly sustain damage and can even be destroyed leading to costly repairs. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Im patiently waiting on the out come!! This is beyond ridiculous. The lawyers for the plaintiffs in this matter arent any help either. (All my documentation was sent before the deadline over a year ago). I am only now finding out about the lawsuit and that my car qualifies for a replacement. They played us, at first i was gonna walk away and let god handle it but i reached out to a lawyer and they told me i have a case and that class action lawsuits are scams. There was a court order / class action suit approved. How can I verify receipt of the documents? The Settlement Agreement is available HERE. I wish they never reached out & advised there was a class action. Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. Bank statements. Yep. 2 Settlement Class Members are "all current and former owners and lessees in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico," of Settlement Class Vehicles, defined as "U.S. specification model years 2009 through 2014 BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X5, and X6 vehicles that contain My car has 102,000 miles and its not covered under warranty. I dont understand. Depends if the car is under warranty. Why wouldnt you take to time to look it up and write him instead of me? The time I have wasted trying to resolve this is mind blowing. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Please try the same. Oh no!! Other than that, its my personal business. A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, LLC, entitled Gelis, et al. Class Counsel answered any questions Judge Waldor may have had. A reimbursement program and a prospective repair program which provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for the repair or replacement of one failed timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module and engine. Terms of Service. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. 2:17-cv-07386. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al. Pathetic. Argia J. DiMarco this is a little light shining at the end of a long tunnel. Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Very very annoying and frustrating for me. February 28, 2021 BMW has been hit with another engine defect class action, this time from vehicle owners seeking redress for an alleged engine chain defect. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. Same here!! I fault BMW, they do not care about their custoners. My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! I just added coolant approx. Diagnosed today with needing a replacement of the timing chain guides and timing chain. I somehow made it to the dealership down the street from my house and it died right in the parking lot. (100% of service was with a BMW dealer) Liz, with the plaintiffs attorney, researched my VIN number and told me that had it. Your email address will not be published. Look Inside BMW's $92M Nationwide Settlement Over Cars' Defective Timing Chains The judge will decide the amount of legal fees to be awarded at a later date, with class counsel agreeing not. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? 23. Plaintiffs in the BMW engine defect class action seek to represent a nationwide Class of consumers affected by timing chain guide and secondary chain failure and wear as well as several subclasses for states such as New Jersey, Illinois . I did not have the money to repair it so I got rid of the car. BMW Timing Chain and Oil Pump Drive Chain Settlement. Hi this just happened to me as well. BMW Corporate AG office Additionally, there was an appeal filed, so no claims will be approved/paid until that appeal is resolved. then in 2018, with 85,000 miles on the car, my engine blew in a very dangerous location on a highway with no warming. Honestly if you received payment LUCKY other than that dont wait anymore. I have this same question. The documents submitted include proof of payment for $2,000.00 but not for the $5,500.00 balance due on the invoice. So much for first week of Sept! My claim was initially denied. Thanks for the update. Should I send in the form anyway or am I out of luck? If youre unsure if you qualify, pleaseread the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrators website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is nota Settlement Administrator). Your additional documentation has been received. My case is now on hold because the engine was replaced with a used one with 25,000 on it the first time. My name is Regina. Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Yes i am with you. In 2018, a federal judge trimmed some of the claims in the BMW timing chain class action lawsuit but allowed others to move forward. Rust Consulting..877-625-9449.. look them up on Better Business Bureau complaints.. seems they have a habit of trying to get out of paying! About a day or two later this is the response that I received: Thank you for your email. You better get rid of that car. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Good Luck all & hope yours all come soon!! I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! That process can take a minimum of 45-60 days, we appreciate your patience. I got a reply to my email, still processing claims. I was told about it after having my car checked out as well. It is odd that they are sending these in piece mail. So I was able to dig up the actual receipts & sent it over immediately. Seems a bit shady. So weird!! WTF is going on. My car just blew the engine because of this. Yes I paid over 7500.00 in the last couple years fixing the timing chain issues at Chapman BMW in AZ and it still leaks oil and smokes sometimes. BenefitsPro Broker Expo will help attendees prepare for new issues, embrace new challenges and find new solutions. The judge will decide the amount of legal fees to be awarded at a later date, with class counsel agreeing not to seek more than $3.7 million and defense lawyers saying they won't contest any award at or below $1.5 million. Im in the same situation. Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. I filed in December I dont understand why Its taking soooo long. Great news. I think delay tactics are being played. after numerous calls. Docket Number: 2:17-cv-07386 Company: BMW Either that or sell it immediately. detailing what efforts you made to obtain the records, who you communicated with and when, why the records were not 70,001 to 80,000 miles and within 7 to 8 years in service: BMW pays 75% / Customer pays 25%, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 55% / Customer pays 45%, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 40% / Customer pays 60%, 100,001 miles and above or or more than 8 years in service: Customer pays 100%. The letter also says that in order to have the right in future, to participating in any BMW settlement I have to exclude myself from the present claim. They know for a fact they will get reimbursed from BMW and are still trying to make $$ off the customer on the front end. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. After the Claim Validation process is completed, you will receive a letter informing you your claim is deficient, and how you can cure your deficiency. The cost to repair is insane not to mention that when the timing belt issue occurred, my car stopped on a major highway. I am very disappointed. BMW Models and Years impacted by the class action lawsuit over N20 and N26 engine timing chain and oil drive failures The production years listed support the fix I described back in July of 2015 after speaking with a lead BMW technician at BMW of Fairfax in Virginia. The plaintiffs are. Congrats, Hi Frank, we resubmitted back in 11/21. I did receive my check, I will tell you it was under $2000, and I will tell you the check number from them was one of the first 25 checks. I wish I never even knew about it to be honest. you are the lucky one. What address are you guys getting emails from? Top Class Actionss website and social media posts use affiliate links. Im sure theyve already been paid! 21. . After lots of runaround from BMW, I was told the car would cost $18,000 for repair. Do whatever you can. Unlimited access to New Jersey Law Journal, Access to additional free ALM publications, 1 free article* across the ALM subscription network every 30 days, Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications. BMW just redesigned the n20 timing chain related components and my 328i would be one of the first to receive the update. All Rights Reserved. I think someone is being shady. A month later the claim processing department told me that they indeed received the receipt needed and that my claim would be re-processed so why am I receiving a denial letter when I already sent in the supporting receipt. THANK GOD I DID THAT BECAUSE BMW DIDNT FILE ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF. repair, as evidenced by a repair order with vehicle mileage from the entity that performed the repair or replacement, or I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. Still waiting. exploded cheap plastic guard destroyed my engine..shame on BMW On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. Last time I took I told them I had engine problems. At this point Im losing faith. He not confirmed the amount received so Im not sure anyone has received a check. They dont reach out to nobody in no type of form way or fashion. Like was said, good rip off report, or better business bureau. Received letter and my model is on list of effected cars. Very concerning! They were able to advise what was missing, so when it was sent back- what is the 45-60 days (that has now been WAY longer). 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