BMW cup holder spill, warning light class action settlement

BMW agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging a warning light in its vehicles may come on in error if there is a liquid spill in a cup holder. 

The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of BMW X5 (2019-2022) (G05), BMW X5M (2020-2022) (F95), BMW X6 (2020-2022) (G06), BMW X6M (2020-2022) (F96) or BMW X7 (2019-2022) (G07) vehicles.

Plaintiffs in the defect class action lawsuit claim supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lights can come on in BMW vehicles if liquid spills from cups in vehicle cup holders. These inaccurate warning lights allegedly stem from a defect in the vehicles’ design. 

BMW is a luxury car brand with locations around the United States. Advance Auto Parts carries parts for BMW.

BMW hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the BMW settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs and eligible repairs linked to the cup holder issue. These expenses must be documented with a repair order, proof of payment, vehicle mileage at the time of repair, repair dates and repair descriptions.

The settlement also extends warranty coverage for the settlement vehicles to seven years or 75,000 miles. Within this period, repairs related to the cup holder warning light issue will be covered. 

The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 18, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the BMW cup holder spill warning light class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Aug. 7, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 1, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former owners and lessees of BMW X5 (2019-2022) (G05), BMW X5M (2020-2022) (F95), BMW X6 (2020-2022) (G06), BMW X6M (2020-2022) (F96) or BMW X7 (2019-2022) (G07) vehicles.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Repair order, proof of payment, vehicle mileage at the time of repair, repair dates and repair descriptions.

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

08/01/2023

Case Name

Brightk Consulting Inc., et al. v. BMW of North America LLC, Case No. 21-CV-02063-CJC-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

08/07/2023

Settlement Website

WarningLightSpillSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Brightk Consulting Inc. v. BMW of North America LLC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
info@warninglightspillsettlement.com
833-709-0666

Class Counsel

Hovanes Margarian
THE MARGARIAN LAW FIRM

Defense Counsel

Eric Y Kizirian
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP