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BMW Engine Defect Lawsuit

UPDATE: The BMW Coolant Pump Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on April 5, 2021. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.


Those affected by an allegedly defective BMW coolant pump may be able to claim as much as $1,000 in reimbursements from a class action settlement agreement.

Class Members include those in the U.S. who owned or leased certain 2007 through 2019 BMW vehicles. A list of the vehicles covered by the class action settlement is available on the settlement website.

Lead plaintiffs Shelton Oliver, Donnie Backer and Khader Mohiuddin alleged the electric coolant pump in certain BMW vehicles was defective, tending to fail prematurely. The plaintiffs claim the defective BMW coolant pump was a serious problem for owners because it is electric.

Electric coolant pumps, as opposed to mechanical pumps, stop circulating coolant in the vehicle when they fail, the class action lawsuit claimed. When coolant stops circulating, the engine in the affected vehicles overheats, destroying important components and resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs, alleged the plaintiffs.

The class action lawsuit contended BMW knew of the defective coolant pump but failed to do anything to fix the problem or reimburse vehicle owners and lessees for repairs.

BMW refused to admit any liability but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit in July.

Under the terms of the settlement, the car maker has agreed to reimburse Class Members for some out-of-pocket expenses related to the allegedly defective BMW coolant pump.

Eligible out-of-pocket expenses include costs for parts and labor for the replacement of one failed electric engine coolant pump, as well as the thermostat, if replacement occurred either within the first seven years or first 84,000 miles the vehicle was in service. Class Members can claim up to $1,000 reimbursement for these expenses.

In addition, BMW has agreed to a limited warranty extension on vehicles covered by the class action settlement.

The warranty will be extended from the four-year/50,000-mile limit under BMW’s New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty period to seven years/84,000 miles under the terms of the settlement agreement. Thus, if the allegedly defective coolant pump fails during this extended warranty period in a covered vehicle, repairs will be covered under the terms of the agreement.

Further, BMW has agreed to replace original and replacement electric coolant pumps that fail in vehicles covered by the class action settlement for one year after the settlement becomes effective, regardless of the age or mileage on the vehicle, per the terms of its Limited Warranty Extension.

Class Members do not need to submit a claim for future repairs or the warranty extension. Class Members who are eligible to receive reimbursement for past repairs will need to submit a claim form.

Claim forms are available online or can be printed and mailed. Class Members must also submit documentation indicating the repair is eligible for reimbursement under the terms of the class action settlement, including:

  • The make and model of the vehicle, along with identification of the owner or lessee.
  • That an authorized BMW dealer or BMC Center made the repair or that a third-party repair shop did the work.
  • That the vehicle was fewer than seven years or 84,000 miles in service at the time of the repair, along with the date of the repair.
  • Invoices or other documents indicating the costs of labor and parts for the repair, along with the nature of the repair, the parts description and part numbers used in the repair.
  • Receipt or other proof of payment.

Claim forms are due by March 20, 2021. Class Members have until Jan. 8, 2021, to exclude themselves or object to the class action settlement. A final approval hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include those in the U.S. who owned or leased certain 2007 through 2019 BMW vehicles. The following is a list of the vehicles covered by the class action settlement and is available on the settlement website.

Potential Award

Up to $1,000 in out-of-pocket repair costs, along with an extended warranty

  • Eligible out-of-pocket expenses include costs for parts and labor for the replacement of one failed electric engine coolant pump, as well as the thermostat, if replacement occurred either within the first seven years or first 84,000 miles the vehicle was in service.
  • The warranty will be extended from the four-year/50,000-mile limit under BMW’s New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty period to seven years/84,000 miles.
  • BMW has also agreed to replace original and replacement electric coolant pumps that fail in vehicles covered by the class action settlement for one year after the settlement becomes effective, regardless of the age or mileage on the vehicle, per the terms of its Limited Warranty Extension.
Proof of Purchase

Class Members do not need to submit a claim for future repairs or the warranty extension.

Class Members who are eligible to receive reimbursement for past repairs will need to submit a claim form, along with documentation of the following:

  • The make and model of the vehicle, along with identification of the owner or lessee.
  • That an authorized BMW dealer or BMC Center made the repair or that a third-party repair shop did the work.
  • That the vehicle was less than seven years or 84,000 miles in service at the time of the repair, along with the date of the repair.
  • Invoices or other documents indicating the costs of labor and parts for the repair, along with the nature of the repair, the parts description and part numbers used in the repair.
  • Receipt or other proof of payment.
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

05/05/2021   UPDATED

Case Name

Shelton Oliver, et al. v. BMW Of North America LLC, Case No. 2:17-cv-12979, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

02/18/2021

Claims Administrator

Oliver Claims Administrator
c/o Rust Consulting – 7078
PO Box 13
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0013
(866) 459-3651

Class Counsel

Gary S. Graifman
KANTROWITZ, GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC

Thomas P. Sobran

Defense Counsel

Christopher J. Dalton
Argia J. DiMarco
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC

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87 thoughts onBMW Coolant Pump Class Action Settlement

  1. ANGELINA FLORES says:

    HELLO MY NAME IS ANGELINA FLORES AND CLAIM # U GAVE ME IS 0013427238. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM RUST CONSULTING AND WAS NOT PLEASED WITH THE DENIAL. THIS OFFICE CLEARLY GAVE ME A CLAIM # I SENT IN DOCUMENTATION WITH RECIEPTS. MY BMW WAS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IT COST ME TOO MUCH MONEY AND COME TO THINK OF IT IT WAS ALL BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO LOOK AT MY DOCUMENTS BECAUSE I FEEL THE DECISION WAS NOT FAIR. BUT BY LOOKING AT THE OTHER COMMENTS IT LOOKS LIKE UR COMPANY IS GIVING A HARD TIME TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO RIGHTFULLY DESERVE IT. I WILL CONTACT WHO EVER WILL PAY ATTENTION AND LET THEM KNOW UR COMPANY IS NOT BEING FAIR WITH THE DISBURSEMENT. STATE BAR WILL PAY ATTENTION. IT SEEMS ONCE THE MONEY IS IN YOU FORGET THE CLIENT. MY PHONE NUMBER IS 9565396533. PLEASE CALL ME SO I CAN SPEAK WITH SOMEONE THAT IS GOING TO BE FAIR AND INTERESTED.

  2. Antoinette Fancher says:

    Have not heard anything from this claim. All paperwork was filed but no update. Could you please update information on this?

  3. Asia says:

    Same issue that you guys are having, submitted all supporting documents and haven’t heard anything yet. It has been well over a year, if not two. What’s going on?

    1. Von says:

      I got a letter in the mail from Rust consultant and they wanted me to submit another receipt from the shop that repaired my vehicle because the mileage wasn’t documented so I the shop do a notarized letter stating they accidentally omitted the mileage at the time of repair so haven’t heard back since early January 2022

  4. Alex Alimohammadian says:

    To qualify for the $1000 settlement the following conditions must be met: The eligible class vehicle should not be more than seven years old at the time of repair or the mileage of the said vehicle should not be over 84,000 miles. I submitted my claim forms on line and supporting documents by certified mail, but on August 10, 2021, I received a letter informing me that my car did not qualify because my car was over seven years old and mileage of over 84,000. Clearly they changed the wording from “or” to “and” which caused my car not to be eligible for the settlement. My car mileage at the time of service dated June 22, 2019 was only 43,890 miles. The reason for the low mileage is because I only drive this car once a week for pleasure.

    1. Alex Alimohammadian says:

      To Whom It May Concern:
      I submitted my claim forms on line and supporting documents by certified mail, but on August 10, 2021, I received a letter informing me that my car did not qualify because my car was more than seven years old and mileage of over 84,000 miles at the time the repairs were completed based on the mileage stated on the invoice that was provided, or the mileage at the time the repairs were completed was not provided on the documentation that was submitted.
      When I submitted my claim form, I sent supporting documents that included invoice from BMW dealer and it was clearly written on the invoice that my mileage at the time of service dated June 22, 2019 was 43,890 miles which is way below 84,000 miles requirement.
      The information from Oliver v. BMW of North America,LLC website states that reimbursement of up to $1000 for a replacement of a failed electric engine coolant pump and, if also damaged, one electric coolant thermostat, per VIN and per owner/lessee, if the replacement occurred before either the first seven years or 84000 miles from the in service date. Based on that information above, my car should qualify if either ONE of the two conditions occurred, NOT both conditions have to occur as stated on your rejection letter. I am including a copy of the original documents for this case and also the invoice from the dealer when the service was performed.
      I sent your office the service invoice from BMW three times in the past but you continue to inform me on your rejection letter that the mileage on the invoice is missing. I believe that this refusal on your part to ignore my documents is because your office already made up its mind not to pay me regardless of what I do. I am very disappointed that you are trying to exclude my car from the settlement even though it clearly qualifies based on the second condition (the service was performed before 84,000 miles).

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