I will not buy another BMW nor will I recommend it to others! I could turn it in within 7 days for all my money back. Moving forward with my complaint. In the middle of talking with customer relations, I really hope they will help me out, I love my car and have taken good care of it with service only at BMW dealerships. Class action lawsuit needs to happen. Have to pay expense to tow vehicle to dealer with no guarantee unless ECU confirms timing chain was the culprit. To be featured in any of our films please contact us about partnership and sponsorship opportunities. My dealership just replaced 10k worth of parts on my Bmw under the class action suit! I filed all of the legal paperwork on time for the lawsuit and hear nothing at all this is so weird. They tell me software corruption. I have 108,000 miles on my car. Not to mention the if you have any of these vehicles, the resell value is completely shot. I have a 2014 X1 with the potential for the timing chain issue. Even knowing there this is a long time issue. Upon inspection by a BMW dealer, the service advisor noticed metal fragments in the oil but could not inspect further without engine disassembly. I currently do not have a vehicle and will like to join in this lawsuit. BMWs aggressive EV price cuts help surpass sales goal and expand outlook, Manhart Gives The Quad-Turbo BMW X5 M50d Even More Power, 2023 BMW M2 First Drive Review: The Best M Car Is Back, I fell in love on Netflix reality TV show Too Hot To Handle now I am focused on returning to motor racing, 70,001 to 80,000 miles and within 7 to 8 years in service: BMW pays 75% / Customer pays 25%, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 55% / Customer pays 45%, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 40% / Customer pays 60%, 100,001 miles and above or or more than 8 years in service: Customer pays 100%. Prior to engine failure BMW sent out an extended warranty on the oil filter exhaust. The plastic bracket that held the timing chain in place, just broke into pieces. 2012 bmw 528xi. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Its insane. Wow its not supposed to happen to 2019 bmw! No recourse!!!! BMW needs to pay for neglecting to fix such a dangerous situation. they need to pay for their mistakes and we all need to be reimbursed.. My son was on the turnpike going 70 miles an hour when he totally lost power. He immediately told me that the plastic bracket in my car was made to break and Bmw is making money replacing engines. Rodan + Fields Lash Boost Product Grows Lashes at a Dangerous Cost! Now driving down the road to take my grandson to school and the car shifts into neutral and began to shut down the engine. They couldnt do anything with or about it just had to be replaced at +- $12000. I have a car in the class, and am currently experiencing a drive train malfunction error and significant oil burn. Car buyers in the U.S. and throughout the world recognize BMWs reputation for building safe and high-performing vehicles. Vehicles included in the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement are equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines. Is that not correct? Called bmw north america. There are two particular defects that the plaintiffs have experienced and are complaining about: one that affects the primary chain and is also called the timing chain. He has had it for a year and a half and on Labor Day the timing chain blew and the engine seized. I have recently encountered this experience and contacted BMW of North America, only to be told that the suit had ended in June of this year and am no longer able to partake in such suit. I would like to be apart of this lawsuit. This car has been dealer maintained up until January 2022 We went in for a new battery and program. I saw a 2018 320i from a dealership, and it had 20,000 miles on it. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26412384#post26412384, https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1614899&page=28. I had my kids in the car and was able to get to the shoulder at 20 mph. The ironic thing is the part that caused the problem was a actuator estimated to cost $200. I have had a similar problem. Should arrive in a few weeks. Now it in the shop. Angie. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. I have a dead 2015 328i x- drive. The white are the ones they replaced it with, if what I read was correct, they changed the polymer color itself and that oil will only slightly discolor the white and that it should be obvious. The settlement will benefit former U.S. owners and lessees of certain BMW vehicles with defects linked to the engines' timing chains. Anyone else? They said they were unable to assist in any way concerning cost of repairs. Engine seized last week (3/22) due to oil deprivation. BMW just told me that its best to replace the engine and they will only pay 10% of the cost. The timing chain failure subsequently led to engine failure. On November 17, 2017, people filed yet another class action lawsuit against BMW concerning an engine defect. He said it would cost me $25,000 to repair. Settlement Website: BMW Timing Chain and Oil Pump Drive Chain Settlement Website Claims Administrator: Rust Consulting Claims Administrator Contact Information: Gelis Claims Administrator c/o Rust Consulting - 7080 PO Box 14 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 (866) 411-6985 Tags: Defective Automobile, Timing Chain System, oil pump drive chain system 2013 X3 here had same timing chain problem last week. The owner of a 2013 BMW X3 reported a timing chain failure likely caused by a broken timing chain guard. The owner of a 2013 BMW X3 reported a timing chain failure likely caused by a broken timing chain guard. Same situation with me. Im trying to research as much as I can and came across this website. So I am currently making payments on a car that does not run in which the mechanic can not order the engine because of the lawsuit. For a customer who submits a valid claim showing they paid for the diagnosis, repair and/or replacement of 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). Its paid off and setting. Vehicle is still not repaired. Subaru Infotainment System Problems Cause Class Action, read stories from drivers who praise our work, 70,001 to 80,000 miles and within 7 to 8 years in service: BMW pays 75% / Customer pays 25%, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 55% / Customer pays 45%, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service: BMW pays 40% / Customer pays 60%, 100,001 miles and above or or more than 8 years in service: Customer pays 100%. The company was founded on March 7, 1916, by Camillo Castiglioni, Franz Josef Popp, and Karl Rapp. The. I have a 2013 BMW Grande Coupe with less than 80,000 miles and have experienced multiple issues with the fuel system and Drivetrain Malfunction codes. At this point I have lost all confidence in the dealership to repair my engine correctly or when I finally pick it up, lack confidence the engine will last. Luckily the engine is ok. Bill now .No car for work. Car was driving fine, then drivetrain malfunction appeared on screen. I own/owned a 2012 X5. The fact that so many BMW owners are having catastrophic issues is unconscionable. The car is in the shop right now and were not happy paying 10,000 for a car only 7 years old. X3 SAV 2013-2015 I once was a HUGE Bmw Fan, But not anymore, Its like they cheapen the car up, They need to bring back those old inline 6 cylinders again.. Your email address will not be published. So now its sitting in my driveway. Repair or replacement of affected parts (timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module, engine) in Class Vehicles up to 8 years/100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) is subject to the following contribution schedule: More than 7 years/70,000 miles but less than 8 years/100,000 miles: 90,001 to 100,000 miles: 40% BMW/60% customer contribution. Really?? The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement says the pistons and valves can bang into each other which can cause the engines to stall or completely fail. Vehicles included in the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement are equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines. Thats more the the car is worth. Eligibility also depends on production ranges. I will be joining this lawsuit. Any help? Oh, the faulty Crank shaft and the airbag is broken. I hear you, i have a 2013 excellent condition went in for a battery replacement went to drive out of the service center and boom engine fail and the timing chain released medal particles into the engine, with less than 70k miles. December 12, 2020 v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al. I have a 2014 X3 with only 68k miles, the engine is ruined and bmw wants to charge me 14k to fix it ? I am absolutely disgusted with BMW. The nightmare went on as they milked the insurance company and it took them replacing multiple components over the course of a year to finally find that one of the turbos they replaced wasnt working! They change this plastic? The capital is Lille. Im going for a Lexus. The indie shop told me that it if the oil pump went and there is sludge that my car will need to be scrapped because its not worth putting extra money into it. This is all due to the class action settlement so bmw won't budge on anything related to it as it's already been settled. Need more information regarding this. The dealership has dismissed us on the issue and this is not at all fair or right that this has happened! Same issue. BMW quoted me around $13,000 to fix the issue by rebuilding a whole new engine. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. Broken timing chain on my 2013 BMW X3 at 112k. Same issue. Please add my name to class action if possible. Power will be lost or the engine's pistons and valves will violently collide into one another. I have a BMW 2014 750 i L Xdrive This is a real money pit constantly having to go to different dealerships and always given some BS about they need to do a diagnostic charge and yet nothing is done. In the engine switch, we found it was indeed due to the secondary chain on my 2013 N20 Engine (X3). I saw there was a deadline on this lawsiuit of October 8, 2018. I had the same issue on my 2011 BMW X6 M. Took it into the dealership for an oil change and they ended up changing the oil gasket too. I changed all 8 with new plugs $500 out of pocket & then said they was fuel injector. It controls the actions of the crankshaft, camshafts, and cylinder valves. Also,directly on our website! HORAIRES DES TRAINS LENS - LILLE. No one at the dealership ever mentioned anything about a issue or future issue or I wouldnt of bought this piece of s**t!! Replacement engine just went out around same mileage for same issue. 2 motors 115,000 miles on vehicle 2013 BMW X3 28i. Wed love to hear back from you! I have a 2013. I dont have time for that stuff. The majority of objections relate to the extended warranty time duration and the 100,000 mileage limitation. Sad! After the second and last visit the dealer replaced my turbo hoses then took the vehicle for a test ride and as I was told in the middle of the test ride the engine locked up. Same prolblem 650 i 2012 need a engine drive train malfuction timming change 6500 to fix b m w some garbadge. BTW independent certified BMW shop, $10,500 for new engine all in (not a 2013 POS N20)not done with BMW yet..count me in on any lawsuit. after the first week it started stopping. SMHI did my research, BMW center had no idea about 7 year 70K warranty. I started getting Low Engine Oil Pressure and Drivetrain Malfuction warning on my 2012 328i F30 (N20 engine). BMW has actually extended the timing chain warranty to 7 years/70k miles on the N20 engines, so if youre still within those limits, it should be a covered warranty repair (even if they dont like it). For a luxury vehicle, this is extraordinarily poor customer service. This work is quite simple, but special tools will be needed, without them, replacing the timing motor of the BMW N20 will not work. However I read that in December 2018 there was a new lawsuit opened. Its possible they have updated some faulty components of this bad engine in the new engines, thats if you buy it new because they know very well they messed up. I have a 2013 528i. I have had the same issuefailure of engine due to Timing Chain failure on my 2013 X3. I agree with your comment. Timing chain failure caused engine damage. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. 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