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UPDATE 4: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least June 30, 2021.
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.
UPDATE 2: On March 15, 2021, an appeal to the BMW Timing Chain settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE: The BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 16, 2021. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. NOTE: Claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline passes. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
BMW has agreed to resolve claims that its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. The settlement provides reimbursement for various BMW vehicle repairs linked to this issue.
The BMW timing chain settlement benefits former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicle models: 2012 to 2015 X1 SAV; 2013 to 2015 X3 SAV; 2015 X4 SAV; 2012 to 2015 Z4; 2014 to 2015 228i Coupe, Convertible; 2012 to 2015 320i Sedan; 2012 to 2015 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo; 2014 to 2015 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe; and 2012 to 2015 528i Sedan.
The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. Eligibility also depends on production ranges.
Plaintiffs filed their BMW timing chain class action lawsuit in 2017, claiming N20 and N26 engines in certain BMW vehicles were prone to defects. The defects are allegedly linked to the engines’ timing chains. As a result of the defects, BMW engines reportedly sustain damage and can even be destroyed — leading to costly repairs.
The first defect affectsthe primary, or timing, chain, which coordinates the crankshaft, camshafts and cylinder valves. The plaintiffs say the polycarbonate guide assembly for the timing chain can become brittle and break apart, creating debris that can get lodged in the crankshaft drive sprockets.
The second defect involves the secondary chain, connecting crankshaft to the the oil pump and balance shaft assembly. Allegedly, the materials used in this assembly can’t handle high-resistance wear, leading the chain to prematurely become elongated, slip, and cause damage to the chain sprocket.
In 2018, a federal judge trimmed some of the claims in the BMW timing chain class action lawsuit but allowed others to move forward.
BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal.
There are several forms of relief available under the BMW timing chain settlement, including a reimbursement program and a prospective repair program. These programs 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.
The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. Some of these claims will be covered under vehicles’ existing warranties, while other consumers will be reimbursed for between 40% and 75% of the total repair costs.
In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by March 18, 2021. Class Members are required to provide information about their vehicle including model, model year and VIN number. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator.
Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicles:
- 2012 to 2015 X1 SAV
- 2013 to 2015 X3 SAV
- 2015 X4 SAV
- 2012 to 2015 Z4
- 2014 to 2015 228i Coupe, Convertible
- 2012 to 2015 320i Sedan
- 2012 to 2015 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo
- 2014 to 2015 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- 2012 to 2015 528i Sedan
The settlement website notes that model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. Eligibility also depends on production ranges.
Potential Award
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.
The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. There is no cap for repairs reimbursement if the repairs were done at a BMW center. However, repairs done at an independent service center are capped at $3,000 for timing chain modules and oil pump drive chain modules and at $7,500 for engines.
The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. Some of these claims will be covered under vehicles’ existing warranties while others will be reimbursed for between 40% and 75% of the total repair costs. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief.
Engines are only eligible for reimbursement if they were damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement.
Proof of Purchase
Vehicle model, model year and VIN number.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
6/30/2021 UPDATED
Case Name
Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. 2:17-cv-07386, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
2/16/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Gelis Claims Administrator
c/o Rust Consulting – 7080
PO Box 14
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014
(866) 411-6985
Class Counsel
Gary S. Graifman
KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC
Bruce H. Nagel
Randee M. Matloff
NAGEL RICE LLP
Thomas P. Sobran
THOMAS P. SOBRAN PC
Defense Counsel
Christopher J. Dalton
Argia J. DiMarco
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC
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361 thoughts onBMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement
So we’re in the 2nd week of September now… has ANYONE received a check? This incident cost us $5,400 last year
Nope. Not a damn thing. Email or any communication. Besides the lawyers who are probably sick of all of us calling but they said this week. On the same page.
In all honesty, we should have all been reinstated 100% of our costs. But I was just happy to see us get something. But the way they keep extending time lines, not communicating, and holding our money. We still have nothing!
Very concerning! At this point what is the hold up? I understand these things take some time, but come on already…. this car has cost me SO much $…. I can’t even begin to explain…. just one thing after another after another…. would really be nice to see this check to at least reimburse SOMETHING towards that huge repair from last year.
I submitted 30+ documents totaling 14k. Have not received anything.
Nope! Still waiting- I filed all my paperwork in March 2021. I have a claim number- I used to go on the website and put ion my claim number and all it would say is ” A claim has been filed” After the June 30th deadline, the option to enter your claim number is now gone. I emailed the law office handling it and haven’t heard anything. Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept.
I check back here a few times a week to see if anyone has received their reimbursement.
I spoke with one of the attorneys today. I’m supposed to call him back on Friday. He said they had about 12,000 claims to process & he was going to check on an update and also why their website is not giving up to date info
Keep us posted ! Hope we hear something, anything soon-
We spent $12,000 for the new motor, x3 had 100,250 miles so not sure if we will see anything! Fingers crossed
Nothing…… we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. Also report this to your local television stations for investigation. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint.
My car had 101,000 so they wouldn’t take my case. Worst car ownership experience ever.
I will never purchase a BMW again. The cost to repair is insane not to mention that when the timing belt issue occurred, my car stopped on a major highway. My family and I are fortunate to be alive. God was on our side.
I filed all my paperwork and copies of expenses that I had to pay for my BMW X3 – time changing and oil pump- then fuel pump- when I checked to see if my claim was entered, it states it was- I did this back in March- waiting for reimbursement- nothing yet !
I’m in the same boat. Still waiting and haven’t received anything yet, including some sort of update.
Hey all. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? I submitted all paperwork in March, haven’t received a check or any correspondence by mail and have already talked to the attorneys office who is handling the case. Is there someone else we should be contacting?
Same here! I was just looking to see if I could find anyone else that received their check. I spent $4500 on that timing chain repair- would be nice to see some $ back!
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! My case is now on hold because the engine was replaced with a used one with 25,000 on it the first time…. 7,000 miles later a new engine! It shouldn’t matter about that…. so 2 engines have been replaced within 80,000 miles! If their pos engine didn’t fail at 72,000 miles I wouldn’t have needed to replace it!
Well, has ANYONE received any checks in the mail yet? Received anything requesting more info required? Or any word at all from attorneys or Rust Consulting?
I am still waiting. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. I just sent out another email as it is my understanding we should be receiving our checks by the end of this month.
Could you share the email address. Thanks
Same here . I emailed them & they did advise they received my claim- but I was missing 2 pieces of info which I sent immediately in the mail. I followed up with another email to advise I had sent the missing info. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim. Hoping this wraps up soon!
I am still waiting. Have not heard of anything.
Go to rust consulting is Better Business Bureau complaint website and you will see a totally different story from rust consulting
WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY BMW OR DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. IT ONLY HAS 87,00.00 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. SHAME ON THE DEALER AND SHAME ON BMW FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY. I HAVE JUST SENT IN THE PAPER WORK FOR THIS SETTLEMENT AND HOPE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE A BMW.
We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. Likewise, we did not receive notice beforehand. The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. After reading the specifics; submission deadlines explicitly, I am not very hopeful.
I have sent my information back in Feb. I have yet to be hear anything from anyone
Good morning.
I have sent all the paperwork that it was request to file a claim against BMW but until this date I have not received a letter or email staying that I am part of this law suit, can you please notified me if I am part of it.
Thank you.
I’ve not received anything but an email…. after numerous calls. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks…. who know!
I sent my paperwork in March and have received nothing from them what number did you call if you don’t mind me asking or even an email will work. I replaced an engine and a timing chain.
I’ve not received anything but an email…. after numerous calls. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks…. who knows!
I just need to know if I am included in the claim. And when to expect a check?
I just need to know if I am included in the claim. And when to expect a check?
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My car just blew the engine because of this. 82k miles. 2013 BMW X3
Same here!’ $4500 in repairs . Would be nice to get this check already!