BMW, Porsche class actions claim 3G termination disables telematic features

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BMW, Porsche telematic features class action lawsuits overview: 

• Who: Peter Grayson filed separate class action lawsuits against BMW of North America and Porsche Cars North America. 
• Why: Grayson separately claims BMW and Porsche misrepresented the telematic systems in certain of its vehicles since they allegedly are only compatible with 3G technology and have been rendered inoperable with wireless carriers dropping it. 
• Where: The class action lawsuits were filed in New Jersey federal court. 
  

Certain older Porsche and BMW vehicles will no longer be able to perform telematic features due to wireless carriers dropping 3G technology, a pair of new class action lawsuits separately allege. 

Plaintiff Peter Grayson separately claims Porsche and BMW misrepresented the vehicles telematic systems by not informing consumers they would be rendered inoperable in the event wireless carriers dropped 3G technology. 

Grayson argues the telematic systems manufactured into the affected Porsche and BMW vehicles were only temporary on account of them allegedly only being compatible with 3G technology. 

“The Class Vehicles’ internet enabled telematic features such as roadside emergency safety features were rendered inoperable after the 3G phase out in 2022 due to defendants’ use of obsolete telematics equipment they installed in the Class Vehicles,” states the BMW class action and Porsche class action. 

Porsche and BMW being asked to provide compensation for telematic systems allegedly ‘rendered inoperable’

Grayson wants to represent nationwide classes of consumers who have purchased either a BMW or Porsche vehicle containing telematics systems that are only compatible with 3G technology. 

“This action was commenced to obtain recompense for Class Vehicles whose telematics were rendered inoperable when 3G was phased out, or repair, retrofit or replacement of 3G telematics,” states the BMW class action and Porsche class action. 

Porsche drivers will no longer be able to access their vehicles’ “Porsche Connect” features due to the phase out of 3G, while BMW owners will be unable to use their “Connected/Drive BMW Assist” systems, according to the BMW class action and Porsche class action. 

Grayson separately claims Porsche and BMW are guilty of unjust enrichment and in violation of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act, breach of express warranty in violation of a New Jersey statute, and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. 

Plaintiff is demanding a jury trial in both complaints and is requesting an award of actual damages for himself and all class members. 

A separate class action lawsuit was filed against BMW in June over claims the company exaggerates the driving range for some of its i3 passenger vehicles when they are being driver in cold weather. 

Have you lost the ability to use your vehicles’ telematic system due to the phase out of 3G technology? Let us know in the comments! 

The plaintiff is represented by Lee Squitieri of Squitieri & Fearon, LLP. 

The BMW, Porsche telematic features class action lawsuits are Grayson v. BMW of North America LLC, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-06103, and Grayson v. Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AG, et al., Case No. 3:22-cv-06105,  in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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