My car just blew the engine because of this. There was a court order / class action suit approved. This can cause the engine to run poorly, stall or lead to sudden catastrophic engine failure. Please try the same. mileage of the replacement/repair, within the variance set forth above. I had the same issue my bmw had less than 70k miles 2013 and engine blew due to it I had to turn in my car then to bsnk because it was worth less than what I owed and to replace engine was too costly. Top Class After the claims validation process has been completed, you will receive a reimbursement or a letter informing you weather your claim has been denied or is deficient yadda, yadda, yadda, Wow- this is pretty insane considering the claim period has been closed for so long!! If you make a purchase using Hello, My situation is that I had my BMW X1 at the dealership a total of five times in 2021 and not one tech advised/mentioned the lawsuit and that the problems I was experiencing was related to this lawsuit. This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. THIS ENTIRE PROCESS IS DECEITFUL. I did a little research on this company. They will tell you a story of pulling some accounts for an audit which will slow down the system. BMW Models and Years impacted by the class action lawsuit over N20 and N26 engine timing chain and oil drive failures The production years listed support the fix I described back in July of 2015 after speaking with a lead BMW technician at BMW of Fairfax in Virginia. To view this content, please continue to their sites. We got the denial letter too, our x3 had 100,250 miles on it when it let loose. Im never getting my reimbursement back. The plaintiffs are represented by Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C., Law Offices of Thomas P. Sobran, and Nagel Rice, LLP. Uuuggghhhh!! BMW of North America has agreed not to object to or oppose Class Counsels application for an award of attorneys fees, inclusive of costs, expenses, and Settlement Class Representative Services Payments up to $1,500,000 in the aggregate. A Court has authorized this notice because you have a right to know about the proposed settlement of this class-action lawsuit, and your options, before the Court decides whether to give final approval to the Settlement. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Contact Us| They fixed ither problems charging me over 2,400.00 and said to bring back the following week because they knew I had problems but did not have time to fix it and ssid it was civered but when I brought it back they said I needed a new engine. This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? Can they do that though? Other than that, its my personal business. OR get rid of the car! Hope we hear something, anything soon-, We spent $12,000 for the new motor, x3 had 100,250 miles so not sure if we will see anything! documents showing: Depends, file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall, and your car will be covered. For a customer who submits a valid claim showing they paid for the diagnosis, repair and/or replacement of a failed timing chain module and/or failed oil pump drive chain module and the failure occurred within 7 years of the in-service date and 70,000 miles: That customer will receive reimbursement of 100% of the invoice amount for work performed at an authorized BMW dealership, and also for work performed at an independent service center (ISC). I look every time I get my mail after originally being denied last December? If thats the game theyre going to play, then no one will get anything for sure. Repairs performed at independent service centers will be capped at $3,000.00 for timing chain/oil pump drive chain repairs, and at $7,500.00 for engine replacement, inclusive of parts and labor. I have yet to receive even an acknowledgement of my claim. Is there a phone number where we can speak to an actual representative to talk about it? Why would it take two months to review a document? I have also submitted my claim and all the required documents and have not received any payment, rejection or request for any further information. such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. I have a 2013 328i xdrive. So based on just these few factors I really dont expect to see our money until next year. Someone maybe getting kickbacks! I have not received anything since Feb 2022 stating the process was in progress and a check or denial letter will be sent. WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. Truly unbelievable. I searched my email for Rust Consultants and it came up empty. nobody else received a check. Im going to send another email today. I cannot get any answer . This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. 2012-2015 BMW 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo, 2014-2015 BMW 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe, Up to 80,000 miles: BMW pays 75% / Customer pays 25%, 80,001 to 90,000 miles: BMW pays 55% / Customer pays 45%, 90,001 to 100,000 miles: BMW pays 40% / Customer pays 60%, 100,001 miles and above: BMW pays 0% / Customer pays 100%. BMW Timing Chain Failure Class Action Details GET YOUR TIMING CHAIN CHECKED BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! Ive been at this for over 1 year now. Same here! I suggest everyone do the same. Im pissed off!!! God has the last day. Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. I do not understand the waiting game. Rust Consulting is a large and reputable settlement-administration company. I had 110,000 miles on mine. 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 You can object only if you stay in the Settlement. Ive had numerous engine problems since I bought it new in 2013. My repairs cost me 13,000.00! We cannot make a determination on the validity of your claim until your documents has been reviewed and the claim validation process has been completed. I really do think we should all get together and file a lawsuit against them. No. lol! Ive had it with their BS, Are you kidding?? Main timing chain assembly: Includes the hydraulic chain tensioner, tensioning rails, camshaft and crankshaft sprockets and the chain rails. We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. My invoice from the repairs show Miles IN right at the top of the first page- so I BETTER not hear that. Now were back to no dates known?? I think we should file a lawsuit against both Rust Consulting and BMW. I think its a shame that the dealership knew about the lawsuit but, didnt say anything . Evidence of adherence to regular oil changes in accordance with the Class Vehicles Condition Based Service Indicator. I am only now finding out about the lawsuit and that my car qualifies for a replacement. He not confirmed the amount received so Im not sure anyone has received a check. And at this point Im at a major loss & dont know what to do. https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2021/02/16/look-inside-bmws-92m-nationwide-settlement-over-cars-defective-timing-chains/. NAGEL RICE, LLP Not me! I have heard NOTHING since then. They said the exact same thing in my email on 9/15- that they received my additional info & it would be submitted for reprocessing. UPDATE: received email that my claim is deficient !!! who knows! Class Counsel answered any questions Judge Waldor may have had. Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. 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. That states claims are still being processed. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. After 2 years they denied my claim after I sent all the paperwork in twice. It is sitting at the dealer. Big Money Wasted is the new slogan!! Am I covered in the lawsuit with the timing chain problem? What do we need to do to file against Rust/BMW? I have my service records in writing and am going to speak with the GM on Monday. I resent all my forms since they denied my claim. BMWNA F30 N20/N26 timing chain class action lawsuit settlement 2/3/2020. On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. The more I read about this company the last I expect to get any money.. Bring up rip off report and read about them on there. The lawyers for the parties do not have information regarding the status of claims processing. How can I do that? Instead they quoted me all kinds of other repairs in this timeframe (thousands of dollars) which did not fully address the problem. SHAME ON YOU BMW! According to the class action, its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. Terms and Conditions. 210 Summit Avenue What are the benefits of the Settlement? I can REALLY use this $ now. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. Im sure theyve already been paid! Not for nothing, were getting no updates. For vehicles over the 7 years/70,000 mile period but with less than 8 years/100,000 miles, if the work was performed at a BMW dealer the work may be partially reimbursed. Can I exclude myself from this Settlement? You will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits described in Question 6 offered by this Settlement. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! IT ONLY HAS 87,00.00 MILES ON IT. 2:17-cv-07386, involving the timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules in certain model-year 2012 to 2015 BMW vehicles. When will I get the Settlement benefits? I havent tried to call. December 12, 2020 However, repairs done at an independent service center are capped at $3,000 for timing chain modules and oil pump drive chain modules and at $7,500 for engines. Im skeptical of the same problem happening with a replacement motor. Please be patient, and feel free to check this websitefor current status. The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement was finalized in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: Gelis, et al. Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. The BMW timing chain lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: Gelis, et al. I agree, i dont we getting that money honestly. I was told on 3 separate occasions that it will take another 45-60 days at minimum the last time being a week or so ago, time before that on Sept 15th. Nobody got nothing!!!! They denied my claiming saying that I didnt show proof of the transaction. The proposed action alleges that BMW vehicles equipped with the "N20" engine contain defects in the primary and secondary assembly chains. I am still waiting. If these items fail, the complaint alleged, it could lead to sudden engine failure and loss of power. I feel the same way. Thanks:). When did they send you this updated letter? These type of half-cocked posts are not helpful to anyone. Here are some things that Ive heard, that there are over 12000 claims, (maybe, maybe not)imagine processing that, how many a week do you think you could accomplish? available, and attesting to adherence to the maintenance schedule and, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/ What happened to the last month they were supposed to be processing?? Totally unacceptable. All documents submitted on time and with all receipts. I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. Either that or sell it immediately. Good Luck! Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. Nothing as of 10/11/21. The X3 in now inoperable. This could go on forever. The irony of these people to leave many of us with just a hope and a prayer. Exactly. As a result of the defects, BMW engines reportedly sustain damage and can even be destroyed leading to costly repairs. What address are you guys getting emails from? I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement further says valid claims for BMW vehicles with prior repairs done after 7 years of the in-service date or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first), but before 8 years of the in-service date or 100,000 miles, if the work is performed at either a BMW dealer or ISC the work will be reimbursed according to the following terms. Im supposed to call him back on Friday. At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. They wait for weeks to respond just so you can run into the deadline. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. My claim was initially denied. Yesterday and today?? WOW- this is REALLY getting upsetting. A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, LLC, entitled. Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. Does anyone know I believe I found it initially on the claim paperwork or website though. You did not provide proof of payment for the total amount sought for reimbursement for the eligible repairs. No problems and I have 71k miles. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. I didnt prove I own the car Ie: registration or title- I have to prove regular oil changes Wth! We currently anticipate the reprocessing of Claims will begin within the next week and take approximately 45-60 days to complete. Still holding out hope that we get a reply one way or another. We currently anticipate finalizing reimbursement amounts within the next 30 days. Thats my guess/opinion. I cant even begin to explain. Cost me $5000 after all said and done. $5.5M Google Cookie Class Action Settlement Tossed by 3rd Circ. For those with BMWs affected by the timing chain guide issues, there is a class aftion lawsuit that is scheduled to be settled on the 3rd of August 2020. I travel quite a bit and I have not yet been able to locate a few of my service receipts from 5 years ago as I cannot remember what state I was in at the time. Good luck everyone else, its been a stressful year of waiting!!!! Buying a BMW was one of the worst decisions I have ever made! Seems more and more shady. I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. Good Luck all & hope yours all come soon!! I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! At this point what is the hold up? in my car. I contacted my attorney yesterday to see if it would b worth hiring him to send a letter.. The dealer only told me when I took it for repair of the recall. Ive drained my accounts with repairs on this car- would really be a help to see something back as a reimbursement!! The amount of money I have poured into this vehicle and they are playing games. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. IF YOU FIND ONE PLEASE LET US KNOW. On January 28th, 2021 my 2013 BMW SAV started to slowly die as I was on my way to work. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. 2:17-cv-07386, involving the timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules in certain model-year 2012 to 2015 BMW vehicles. Its been almost two months, I havent heard anything from Gelis Claims Adm. They could not have received the claim without the attachments. I was just looking to see if I could find anyone else that received their check. Thank you for your email. So I immediately contacted BMW and asked that they send me a copy of the actual transaction receipt which they did and I immediately sent it to the claim processing dept. Your Notice of Intent to Appear must have been postmarked no later than January 19, 2021, and mailed to the addresses listed in Question 17. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. Thanks for the tip! They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change. Have not received anything. Proof of ownership. Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. I cant believe BMW, I took my car on 5/24/21 I still owe 17,000 and I need a new engine I hope they will help me, I have a 2013 BMW and my Drivetrain needs repair took it to the bmw and they already knew what was going on but still charge me 700 hundred dollars for taking my engine apart I need a new engine because I have 7400 thousand mile they want help me. They kept every dime !!! They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. so I havent heard anything else yet. File BBB complaints. Hi this just happened to me as well. Did you get in contact with them by email or phone? I got $3-000 trade-in for my car, which should have been $10,000-$12,000the offered me the option to buy a new engine for $6000 and I declined. my 7th BMW, was a loyal fan, now forced to rebuild my car because no one thought to inform us consumers at 50000 miles, or 70000, or , for me 100000-just outside the statute for the claim.. thanks. Thanks. There are others out there like me and you. So I reached out to them again because I wanted to confirm (via email) that they DID receive my additional info that I sent regarding the oil changes as well as the actual receipt (not just the invoice showing paid). 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. Sick games. Bank statements. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit until now. Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms financials, staffing, clients, news and events. According to the final BMW timing chain settlement documents, 44 customers objected to the settlement and 141 customers requested to be excluded from the settlement. Or a bank statement showing the charges. They owe all of us!!! I was told it would cost me $10k to fix but since the engine failure was caused from the timing chain, I qualified for this lawsuit. Objecting is simply telling Judge Waldor that you dont like something about the Settlement. Got a letter today saying they never got documentation saying what the mileage was on the vehicle. Hope we hear something soon on out come. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. I owe roughly $8k on my car and purchasing another car has not been an option due to this reason. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! They are playing games and Im more pissed off than before. Unfortunately, not only did they sell me a ticking time bomb -but NEVER had the decency to send out an alert to have the replacement done. I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. I am truly upset as well. According to the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement agreement, there is also a repair program which requires the work be performed by a BMW dealer. **Thank you for your email. Youre right! Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? I was told about it after having my car checked out as well. Over 2,000 getting it fix before. Randee M. Matloff I have an X3, 2013 I purchased 1.5 years ago, with 70,000 miles on it. Of course I was past the deadline to file a claim, dealership refused to touch my car afterwards Ive been unable yo pass smog and cant get current registration, then had my only key fob stolen , dealership refuses to allow me to order a new key fob due to not current registration. Here comes the excuses not to pay folks. Your complaint will do no good; my engine was out of nowhere seized; its only been serviced by BMW and was just in they said it was a new battery, replaced the battery and the engine seized not even out of the service center driveway. Same here! $4500 in repairs . BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. Lost faith that were ever going to see this $. I dont know about anyone else but I am hurting right now, I sure could use MY money. I just sent an email to info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com hopefully I can get some answers. I dont want to post their address, but you can Google them. 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