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BMW of North America LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to disclose that certain MINI Cooper vehicles had transmission defects. If you have leased or owned a 2002-2006 MINI Hardtop or 2005-2008 MINI Convertible, you may be entitled to recover thousands of dollars or a reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses you incurred for replacing or repairing the transmission.
This MINI Cooper settlement will resolve three class action lawsuits (Aarons v. BMW of North America LLC, Bourne-Miller v. BMW of North America LLC, and Bonomo v. BMW of North America LLC) that allege BMW engaged in unfair and deceptive conduct, was unjustly enriched, and breached express and implied warranties by failing to disclose that certain MINI vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Automatic Transmissions (“CVT”) are defective and subject to premature transmission failure.
BMW denies the allegations but has agreed to provide refunds to consumers under a class action settlement that was preliminarily approved on Aug. 5, 2013.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the MINI Cooper settlement include all current and former owners and lessees within the United States of the following vehicles equipped with a CVT:
- 2002 through 2006 model year MINI Cooper (R50) (produced June 11, 2001 through Nov. 28, 2006); and
- 2005 through 2008 model year MINI Convertible (R52) (produced March 6, 2004 through July 31, 2008).
Potential Award
Class Members may be eligible for reimbursement of qualified out-of-pocket expenses incurred when replacing or repairing a CVT at an authorized MINI or BMW dealership or a third-party repair facility. The amount will be based on the time and mileage at the time of each repair/replacement.
Under the terms of the class action settlement, Class Members who had the CVT repaired or replaced at a MINI or BMW dealership will have a 3 year/500,000 mile parts warranty, inclusive of labor, from the date/mileage of the repair/replacement.
Class Members who sold their vehicle for $4,000 or less without repairing the CVT may be eligible to receive between $1,000 and $2,000.
Proof of Purchase
The only way to receive payment from the MINI Cooper class action settlement is to submit a Claim Form and required documentation online or by mail postmarked no later than April 2, 2014.
Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):
Aarons v. BMW of North America LLC
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43192
Providence, RI 02940-3912
Claims must be postmarked by: 4/2/14
Claim Form Deadline
4/2/2014
Case Name
Aarons, et al. v. BMW of North America LLC, Case No. 2:11-cv-07667-PSG-CW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Final Hearing
4/28/2014
Settlement Website
www.MiniCVTSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Aarons v. BMW of North America, LLC
P.O. Box 43192
Providence, RI 02940-3192
Class Counsel
HARKE CLASBY & BUSHMAN LLP
ASTIAGARRAGA DAVIS MULLINS & GROSSMAN PA
LAWRANCE A. CAPLAN PA
BLOOD HURST & O’REARDON LLP
BARON & BUDD PC
SEEGER WEISS LLP
WASSERMAN COMDEN CASSELMAN & ESENSTEN LLP
MAZIE SLATER KATZ & FREEMAN LLC
STRATEGIC LEGAL PRACTICES APC
CAPSTONE LAW APC
INITIATIVE LEGAL GROUP APC
Defense Counsel
Eric Y. Kizirian Esq.
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
UPDATE: A misplaced objection to the MINI Cooper class action settlement has delayed the distribution of funds. Because the objection is similar to other objections already overruled by the judge, it is likely to be overruled as well. We will update readers when more information is available.
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133 thoughts onMINI Cooper Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I just got word from Computer Share that the claims were approved for distribution of funds, but you have to contact the State that the lawsuit was filed. this makes no sense if you read the entire court documents. Class action lawsuits take years and we are still stuck holding the bag…..Anyways send your claim to Computer Share 250 Royal Street, Canton, MA 02021, they will look into it for you, at least that’s what they said. I will keep you posted on what actually happens.
received a check a few weeks ago for this class action. did not have to go thru computer share .
NO NAME, can you tell us how did you do it and where to file, please!!!
I think so ! This car apparently really threats me. I just own 2004 base hard top and my car is having problem on hard turning power steering right after buying from the dealer last month and I am thinking of the power steering pump failure. I just call Mini of Valencia and talk to the GUY named TOM in the service department on getting the REPLACEMENT of the Power Steering Pump under 13 year warranty or 150,000 miles. The service guy asked me the Vin # and checked for me and it turned out I can get this replacement (free). But you know what ! I do not feel HAPPY with it at all since I never know when I can have my car be fixed for that problem. I need to know my TIME FRAME to wait up since the service guy have told me to wait for that PART from GERMANY and he could not even tell me WHEN. I feel very afraid of being getting accident from stiff steering wheel to car burning ! It is ( Damn) dangerous that I tell that person and he can do nothing ! And MORE n MORE bigger problem is Transmission Failure and costs us a lot to fix that ! If you do NOT have money to fix that problem, your car is gonna be DEAD. AND I feel right now like having my car be sold as sooner as possible !
i owned a 2003 mini cooper the reverse stop working November of 2015 is park in my garage ever since can’t afford to fix i, those transmission aren’t reparable i have never received a letter indicating about the law suit , i got a letter about a recall on the power steering but i couldn’t take it to the dealer without a reverse need help as how to file at this time
Hello! My 2005 mini cooper transmission fail on me at 85,000 miles, but I’m from Canada and the recall law suit says its only good for American citizens so I was wondering if you could help me the cost of replacement was 5000$ for second hand transmission.Thanks
Why is it not for Canadians citizens too???????
I agree with this. Another class action lawsuit needs to be done. I am having the worst experience.
I find myself in this unfortunate club. My 2006 Mini S Convertible jerks like a bronco. (the first 10 minutes are great) It has 79,000K. Ive been having this problem and I was told the Valve body needed to be replaced and it would cost $2,500. Now I have finally saved up the money and the Miniworx shop said theres a 50/50 chance that it the valve body or the transmission and there is no way to tell until after the work is done and theres no warranty. If doesn’t sound like Im going to get anywhere with Mini or even find someone to repair it. I agree with Javier, lets do another Class Action lawsuit. Why can’t we? Its obviously a design flaw…And its dangerous. Sometimes the bucking is so violent it jerks the car forward. Transmissions are supposed to last more than 79,000 miles. Mini is made by BMW, which they claim is superior manufactured. High end, top of the line, precision machine, blah blah. They need to put their money where there mouth is. I SO Love driving my Mini, for the 1st 15 minutes…..
Miniworx guarantees their work on the parts they replace on your car for 2 years. Talk to them, they might work with you and offer financing as well!
I just bought a 2008 Mini and just happened to come across this site. If there are this many people who own a Mini with similar issues and the problem has not been corrected, why cant we prepare another class action for those specific issues which tend to make this car a paperweight? There seem to be many issues with this car aside from the transmission that are not covered by this or any other recall. Those folks just need to unite and talk to attorneys to create another class action lawsuit.
I am so mad at this moment. First it would not go to third gear. I got accustomed to go from second gear to 4th, now the 4th would not go in. By the way it is a Mini Cooper S 2006 with 85k. It is a rip off.
Hello,I bought my 2006mini Cooper with only 31 miles on it. Basically A new car right. However a month in the transmission broke down on me. The used dealer won’t help me. I am not one for cars I have no clue where to look or what to do. Becuase I am shocked it broke down. Is there any possible recall on my transmission? Or who should I call?