I feel the same way. BMW will not cover. Proof of ownership. I am so frustrated. Top Class Actionss website and social media posts use affiliate links. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. This is soooo wrong. There has been maybe 2 people on this entire forum that said they received payment, and one of those also said he had to resubmit docs also (like many of us). can you loan us some money hahahaha! This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? We all was pose to get reimbursed. Ok. Over 2,000 getting it fix before. Depends if the car is under warranty. I too have not received any contact at all! I was just talking about this situation with someone and they advised me to have my attorney get involved. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Not for nothing, were getting no updates. If you have a lawyer reach out to ur lawyer. Your additional documentation has been received. I took this mans word and waited a few weeks and decided that it would be best for me file the necessary settlement paperwork as a back up because I didnt feel comfortable not doing anything and taking the BMWs technician word that they would handle everything. What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits? Plaintiffs filed their BMW timing chain class action lawsuit in 2017, claiming N20 and N26 engines in certain BMW vehicles were prone to defects. I am not letting them off the hook. Still waiting here. Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. We cannot let them off the hook on this and flood them with emails . you are the lucky one. Unreal . The general consensus is a hope fpr the warranty to be extended to 15 years & 150,000 miles but you can read more about the relief demanded below. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. I did receive my check, I will tell you it was under $2000, and I will tell you the check number from them was one of the first 25 checks. My car had 101,000 so they wouldnt take my case. UPDATE: The BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 16, 2021. My 2013 X3 died three weeks ago for this reason. Wasted my time and money. I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. or one (1) failed engine if damaged due to a failure of the timing chain and/or oil pump drive chain modules, you must submit I sent the invoice showing paid by card that the shop had given me. 24. Do I need to file to have the warranty extension applied to my vehicle? The Parties have agreed that Class Counsel will not seek payment of any amount in excess of $3,700,000 in the aggregate, and that they will submit the issue to Judge Waldor to decide the exact final award amount. Completely agree with contacting the Attorney General in MN. 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 ! Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. i sent another email to them asking if I need to resubmit since they already confirmed that they received the receipt a month ago. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. On October 16, 2017 Siskinds LLP filed a proposed class action lawsuit against BMW related to certain car models containing the N2O engine. I am at a loss at this point. There are others out there like me and you. No. This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. $13,131.00 for new engine that failed at 73,000 miles. Can I ask how much was check for? Any ideas why this process takes a while now? Do you have an email address that I can connect them at? Im getting same response.. not much help from the attorneys either. Im going to send another email today. this is a little light shining at the end of a long tunnel. **Thank you for your email. February 28, 2021 I cant even begin to explain. I am sooooo not happy. Agreed! There does not seem to be a person to contact with questions either. directory! Reimbursement are getting process. The only thing he was shocked about is that people have stated they received a payment because usually they send them out all together around the same time. Im honestly so fed up & disappointed. DONT BUY A BMW!!! Join New Jersey Law Journal now! I will never purchase a BMW again. b. This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. $6000 more dollars I have to spend for a used engine. Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. probably one of the claim processors posted that comment about receiving a check. The Plaintiffs and you have been represented by the law firms of Kantrowitz Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. They finally determined after an initial rejection that I qualify for payment. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. this car has cost me SO much $. After the Settlement becomes final, Class Members will be releasing Defendant and related people and entities from all of the claims described and identified in Section VII.A of the Settlement Agreement. This is a UNACCEPTABLE!!! I received the exact email. I had to pay out of pocket $14,867. If you have questions regarding this process, click HEREto see a copy of the Settlement Agreement, or contact Class Counsel. I also brought a certified 2013 in 2017 and never was told or recieved anything about this problem until now. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); I filed a complaint with the BBB tonight against Rust Consulting. However, failure of a primary timing chain assembly allows the chain to skip teeth on the chain sprockets and causes the camshafts and crankshaft to fall out of synchronization. To view this content, please continue to their sites. Ive been at this for over 1 year now. Look Inside BMW's $92M Nationwide Settlement Over Cars' Defective Timing Chains The judge will decide the amount of legal fees to be awarded at a later date, with class counsel agreeing not. I have a 2014 528i Xdrive. I have this same issue sold my vehicle because it needed a new engine! I just wouldnt of got anything done. We not getting that money, what they did was make us join the lawsuit to receive all this money and basically kept it for themselves. Hang in there those you have not received payment. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information. A BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement is final after a federal judge found the agreement fair, reasonable and adequate. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel I will call them on Monday. So sad. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Recently? Youre right! I have been waiting since January of 2021. maybe we should all pull together and file a lawsuit against them. c/o Rust Consulting 7080 They are finding all kinds of reasons to deny payment and its not right. Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. Would be nice to have some recent updates to determine where theyre at. I pulled over and turned the car off for 5 minutes or so. to be mailed to me before they can fix my car. Forget about a RECALL, duh-but where is the moral obligation to maintain safety for the drivers?? 11. Yes i am with you. mileage of the replacement/repair, within the variance set forth above. Uuuggghhhh!! PO Box 1227 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 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. At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. OR get rid of the car! I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER BMW. Did you call anyone specifically? Oh great, so by Thanksgiving So much for first week of Sept. We need to keep on them and keep emailing ! Open Settlements I agree with the others it was a scam to get all of us to join the lawsuit so they could get the money and keep it for themselves!!!! I have my service records in writing and am going to speak with the GM on Monday. Would be nice to get this check already! During this process, the court-appointed lawyers listed in Question 15 below will represent you in any dispute regarding relief under the terms of the Settlement, and the dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section III.B of the Settlement Agreement. After spending 5k for engine replacement at BMW dealership the Transmission just failed last night stranding my son on his drive back to college. 7,000 miles later a new engine! Also, do you all remember the exact wording regarding submitting receipts as proof of payment? Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. 12. I would LOVE to see this reimbursement we are ENTITLED TO. Same here- not a thing, no check, no correspondence. Im sure theyve already been paid! The deadline for claims is 5/30/2021. No offense Frank, you deserved your money. I sent the entire service history of my car well over a year ago. Law360 (August 27, 2020, 4:37 PM EDT) -- BMW has agreed to a class action settlement in New Jersey federal court that would reimburse drivers for defective chain assemblies that caused. would really be nice to see this check to at least reimburse SOMETHING towards that huge repair from last year. Vehicles included in the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement are equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines. This is getting to be ridiculous. Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. Thanks for the tip! It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! My receipt from the BMW dealership show a payment of $5500 but because its not showing which credit card was used they are gong to deny my claim. The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. This is beyond insanity at this point. I really think that they use these types of tactics to deny claims and to prolong the process. 2012-2018 . Hello Tina, I did not have the money to repair it so I got rid of the car. The good news is that BMW recognized the timing chain components in the N20 and N26 engines were prone to failure. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. I emailed last week for a status. SHAME ON YOU BMW! You have received this notice because BMW of North Americas records indicate that you are a current or former owner or lessee of one or more of the following vehicles purchased or leased in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (Class Vehicles): *Model Years are not fully indicative of actual vehicles, which will depend on production ranges. Still unacceptable information given in the email I received. Well, has ANYONE received any checks in the mail yet? I have sent several, and I mean several, emails checking on the status as the claims were to be awarded and the settlement is marked as closed status but get the same email response: your claim is being reviewed. It shouldnt matter about that. For general information about the Settlement, please visit the Settlement website, http://www.TimingChainModuleSettlement.com. He not confirmed the amount received so Im not sure anyone has received a check. However, now that the validation has been completed after 10 Days of Processe Circle am now told that BMW Canadian Assembled Vehicles are excluded from this Class Action Suit and Repair Program. Repairs. Former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicles: The settlement website notes that model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. Every dime including labor fees. If you asked to be excluded, you will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits of the Settlement or the warranty extension and you cannot object to the Settlement. More information available later on. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Will BMW replace effected parts if not currently having issues? They are playing games and Im more pissed off than before. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. Only one Prospective Repair Program repair per VIN is permitted, although recovery under the Prospective Repair Program does not affect your eligibility to recover under the Reimbursement Program. I dont want to post their address, but you can Google them. I have experienced no timing chain issues but am not sure that any warranty extensions that resulted from the suit will apply if I do not file at this time. They are saying I have until 11/25 to submit, which means no money probably until mid next year. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? File BBB complaints. Really! Gary S. Graifman, Esq. I am sure there is a process, but you would have to be blind not to see the deception. After the Settlement becomes effective (the Effective Date), you may be entitled to reimbursement for some or all of your past out-of-pocket expenses incurred for repairing or replacing one failed timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module, and engine (if damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules), as follows: Pathetic. . October 1, 2020 A Volkswagen Canada timing chain class action includes all former and current Quebec owners and lessees of these vehicles equipped with 1.8-liter or 2-liter engines. I was able to find 2, but not 3. So based on just these few factors I really dont expect to see our money until next year. Seemingly, no one has any good resolve. They told me the very same thing. I am attempting to submit this form online but do not know this number. I still havent received anything- but I feel like all hope is lost at this point. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding Several owners of the X3 with the N20 engine have reported timing chain guide failures which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? Nothing from them yet :(, Same! IT ONLY HAS 87,00.00 MILES ON IT. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Terms of Service. Its just not fair that they are treating their customers like this. I check regularly on here as there seems to be more updates & info people post on here then what you can find anywhere else including their website or emailing them even :(, Yes, I received my check last Friday and deposited my check. documents showing: I have sent all documents some emails last year Feb 2021. I mailed all the info needed to possibly receive a refund for my engine. Im in the same situation. And no, I do NOT recall seeing anything stating the actual receipt had to be furnished. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. How can I do that? I turned everything and there is no 12000 miles between oil changes. The timing chain lawsuit describes the involved components. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. I feel like every time someone gets a response the dates keep getting pushed back further & further. I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. I do not understand the waiting game. The Settlement Class includes all persons or entities (as of the Effective Date) in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, certain of the following U.S.-specification 2012-2015 model year BMW vehicles purchased or leased, and registered and operated in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico: 6. numerous complaints on rip off reports site! This notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. I contacted my attorney yesterday to see if it would b worth hiring him to send a letter.. The Call Center is of no use. However, a customer will still have to pay something for repairs because the extended warranty is based on these terms. This site says settlement closed closed but still allows to click on file a claim? So my car just sits stuck in my drive way unable to start, cant pass smog, cant register, cant file a claim or join lawsuit settlement. Same, no check, and now the law firm isnt answering the phone linessmh. My claim was initially denied. I agree- this is beyond ridiculous. Sent everything they asked and still nothing. Good luck to all of us dummies who purchased Big Money Wasted vehicle. If the email I received on 9/15 was true, claims should have been processing the week of 9/20, and should wrap up by the end of November. If they were not clear with their instructions and we followed them accordingly then we really need to get an attorney. I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. I ready made the worst choice by buying a BMW LEMON!! Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. 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. I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. Then once you declare you have processed all the claims an audit may have to be done internally to make sure they were done correctly and the correct amounts are legit. According to the BMW class action,. I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. If they know it isnt going to be until 2022- they should post that somewhere & at least keep us from sitting here waiting every day we take in our mail like a bunch of idiots! WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. I am looking for a attorney. I just submitted a claim to them. a variance of 1,000 miles of the scheduled time or mileage maintenance requirements. Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. They told me they werent sure where my vehicle had been serviced, and its only been with BMW 100% of the time. Sickening. 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