We look forward to hearing from you. Being a 2013 car, and it's nearing the end of 2021 now, you're over the 8 year cap by a few months. There was a progressive reimbursement rate for up to 100k miles, but it itself was also capped at 8 years. This pass Saturday, my BMW displayed a warning of low oil pressure while we were on the freeway. Sun Feb 28 20:54:55 2021 | 116.203.72.161 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.2; WOW64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/55.0.2894.98 Safari/537.36 | GET | ZCXVCBASDF. You should reasonably expect your engine to make it well past 100k miles and 10 years, especially on a modern car. I feel like I purchased a lemon & am utterly disappointed. will gladly drop the pan for $1900 to investigate, but if not timing chain, im on the hook for the $1900 plus new engine. Main timing chain assembly: Includes the hydraulic chain tensioner, tensioning rails, camshaft and crankshaft sprockets and the chain rails. 2013 X3 here had same timing chain problem last week. Ive been working with corporate and they agreed to pay half BEFORE we knew why the engine seized. The engine kept moving even though my brake pedal was pushed and the ignition switch was turned off. Well, he didnt know that I had a friend who worked for Bmw in another state. Fuck yeah it is. No recourse!!!! Mto France Mto gratuite 15 jours - Prvisions de La Chane Mto La meilleure info mto PREVISIONS METEO GRATUITES A 15 jours sur la France, l'Europe, le Monde, l'Outremer, la Montagne, la Plage - Toute l' Dealership said timing chain broke & quoted 15k to replace engine, so I wrote to BMW & provided all proof of oil changes/services. BMW has agreed to resolve claims that its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. Dealer says it will be $15,000 to repair it, which is more than the car is worth at this point. As we performed the oil assessment test, it showed that the oil level was at its max capacity. now the drive train light came on again and the car is on its way back to the dealership we have working on it. They dont care about the CONSUMER!!!! For vehicles with less than 7 years/70,000 miles whose owners paid to have the chain assembly and related engine repairs performed prior to the extension of the warranty, BMW will reimburse 100% of invoice for work performed at an authorized BMW Center, and for work performed at an independent service center up to $3,000 for the timing chain module/oil pump drive chain module and up to $7,500 for engine failure. Please let me know how I can join this class action law suit? Hoping to join this lawsuit. I had no idea about this lawsuit. refuses to provide me any assistance. BMWNA F30 N20/N26 timing chain class action lawsuit settlement 2/3/2020. I also have the same problem. Plaintiffs and their counsel are reportedly satisfied with Judge Walls ruling and are ready to move forward with litigation. 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. Mine is 14 f30 328i xdrive in the verge of going after doing an oil change and found that it was lose and not moving correctly. But Im experiencing a loss of power when I accelerate. The service department representative told me the bad news, that I needed a $15,000 new engine. (Im going to cut this story) the manufacturer agreed to pay the entire price for the repairs, after my car being in dealership for repairs for a month, i then go a call said my car was finished & ready for pick up( timing chain guide) but theres still some vibrations from my car, said nothing I had to get fixed right away, so I asked why cant it be fixed while already in the shop. Jump to Latest Follow 201 - 220 of 919 Posts . What i can do now? I actually just heard back from the prosecuting atty: A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. but if its a used believe me it will be the same thing. I did call BMW. I have a BMW X3 that has the same engine problem. Cant believe this company knowingly is selling time bombs. I definitely would like to be included in this law suit, especially for safety reasons. The defective plastic timing chain guides broke, causing internal engine damage. I have a 2013 BMW X3. Are you folks really doing something about this? Dealer wants 10000 to fix and BMW is willing to kick in 2500. In all cases a instant power shortage occurred preventing me from accelerating or even keeping the speed unchanged. Now that the engine is locked up I have no idea what to do. If the repair or replacement of the covered chain assembly components was performed at an independent service center, the same reimbursement schedule applies, but the reimbursement is also subject to (i) a cap of $3,000 in the reimbursement amount for the timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module repairs and (ii) a cap of $7,500 for the engine failure repairs. They came and drove my car back to the dealership around 1:00 pm, and the returned it back to me before 3:00 pm. At about 90k, Im I was informed of another oil leak, one BMW dealer wanted to repair it at a cost of about $8k, another said nothing to worry about yet. I cant believe this. BMW sold an inferior product with this engine for the 328I. The settlement will benefit former U.S. owners and lessees of certain BMW vehicles with defects linked to the engines' timing chains. Is anyone going to challenge this settlement? In all case the diagnosis was about failure of injector, multiplier and gama sensor. Hi Brenda! You need to identify the action properly. Id like to join that class action lawsuit! I would like to be apart of this lawsuit. 228i Coupe, Convertible 2014-2015 Engine failed about 11 months ago. I have replaced SO many things on this car and still my check engine stays on. My BMW 2014 528i needs new timing chain at 30,000. BMWNA F30 N20/N26 timing chain class action lawsuit settlement 2/3/2020. 87,000 mile 2013 X3 28i. Give or take. I have serviced at the dealership and completed every repair suggested. BMW has to know of this issue, all we would like it the current value without selling the car to another family that will more than likely have the same or worse issues. I have extended warranty but I still dont know if its going to be covered. No discount on the new engine which is the least they can do and no new injectors. The vehicle was brought in for service, where a service advisor recommended an in-depth inspection. i had a 2012 only 53ooo miles on it the oil filter went thru the engine and blew turbos very liyttle poer and blows white smoke spent 1800 at least it runs but no pick up at all they had to clean as best they could little pieces all thru the engijnw]. Have been having issues with the drivetrain malfunction light coming off and on for the last 2 years. It was quite dramatic, large plumes of thick black smoke. It controls the actions of the crankshaft, camshafts, and cylinder valves. The check engine light stayed on even after the Cylinder head gasket was replaced. Great question. Knowing perfectly well that these issues are happening beyond 70K miles for most. Same here happened while my wife and baby were on the highway and were left stranded on the street just last week (July 17 2019). Is there anything that can be done about our 2 cars? My wifes x3 (78,000 mi.) Im having this problem now with my 2013 528xi with 85k miles. I have always taken my car for service at BMW, they were always up front and fair. Independent mechanic explained that the timing chain guide had busted and had to replace upper and lower chains on the oil pump as well. to repair. Plus you get a warranty on the work. The timing chain lawsuit describes the involved components. I have had the same issuefailure of engine due to Timing Chain failure on my 2013 X3. Hello, is there a class action in Canada against BMW ? BMW will pay a portion up to 100k like you said. Dangerous when driving on highway and just shuts off. I am ready to sue there is no way any car, nevermind a BMW, should do this with that little mileage. Your email address will not be published. The engine had less than 50k miles on it! Same prolblem 650 i 2012 need a engine drive train malfuction timming change 6500 to fix b m w some garbadge. I also replaced the high pressure fuel pump after my car stalled on the road. But then went to corporate & said will fix for half that. My car only has 70k miles on it and regular oil changes were done. This car has been dealer maintained up until January 2022 We went in for a new battery and program. Paid 28,000 cash for car, one year earlier. Stuck paying my note @ $700. That has a valve stem problem. Same story on my BMW 528i with 78,000 miles. I love my bmw F30 2013 to 2018 I was thinking to change the model for 335i 6 cylinder or M3 but I dont know if is the same issues with those models (no idea )if those have the same issue with the timing chain? RSS Terms of Use: https://www.carcomplaints.com/rss.shtml Trying to decide if its worth fixing or if I should sell it to an auto salvage. How can I join this class action? Now its the timing components and BMW is refusing to PAY! Found the case (SKEEN et al v. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC et al) and looking through it now. BMW wanted to charge me 20,000 to fix it. 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 bought this vehicle after reading a glowing report from Carfax. Same story as above, first motor seized at 69,000 miles, No bulletin at that time I opted to put used motor in turned into warranty after bulletin was released with warranty denied by bmw. I never received anything letting me know about a recall. Once replaced, my car was still not working and they found out it was an engine issue with the cylinders broken and the same timing chain guide issues. Just happened to me this weekend. This is outrageous. Same issue. I think I will get my lawyer to challenge this settlement. I just got it back on 2/27/2019, and it failed on me again today 2/28/2019, when returning from lunch. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. My timing chain just went on my 2012 528x with 63000 miles. Im interested in enjoying the lawsuit. All persons, including trial counsel and clients with settlement authority, must be present. According to the settlement agreement, BMW will continue to honor the previously extended 7-year/70,000-mile engine chain assemblies warranty extension created in 2017. BMW Engineering Dept diagnosed the engine and claimed there were no defects indicated in the brakes or engine and therefore denied our damage claim as well as not willing g to buy back our 4 month old newly purchased car. It only has 67,000 miles on it. All the same issues we are reading, the car acted crazy and only Had 50k Miles on it. I would like to be added to the class action lawsuit. Only received maintenance by dealership. I would like to join I spent $4500 to fix an oil leak.. how can I join??? I just lost the n20 engine in my 2013 x3 at 72,000 miles. Required fields are marked *. Got the oil and filter change done and 2 weeks later. At 90k there was a recall for the turbo oil line, at the time I told the dealership that I was hearing a whining noise, which was documented on the work order. I have a 2011 BMW 750Li, 118k mileage, burning oil, smoking and losing coolant. the engine on my 2014 3x with only 68k broke completely exactly a year after my warranty expired leaving with a 20k debt plus 14k for repairs not to add the fact that I had to buy another car. Honestly we all need to come together and file a class action lawsuit against BMW for failure to honor the bang vs bmw lawsuit. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding Same thing with my 2013 X3 timing chain needed to be replaced. We also had an engine failure in our 2012 BMW and would like to join the class action lawsuit. Rodan + Fields, an American manufacturer of skincare products, has entered into a $38M settlement with consumers over claims that its Lash Boost product contains dangerous and severe side effects. The dealership has dismissed us on the issue and this is not at all fair or right that this has happened! I do not know if my timing chain is on its way out. Still owe 8k on it. The owner later reported a timing chain failure at 82,000 miles. Reimbursement is subject to a monetary cap for repairs done at an ISC of up to $3,000 for the timing chain module/oil pump drive chain module, and a monetary cap up to $7,500 for engine failure directly related to timing chain failure. This occurrence causes the camshafts and crankshaft to fall out of synchronization and lose power or cause the engines pistons and valves to violently collide into one another. Drive it a little more and the next day all three of those lights come on again. Car only has 79,000 miles. Had to get towed home . Every time I drove it, it smelled like it was on fire. Anyone know if the problem with this plastic bracket on timing chain is solved after replace the engine, or is the same problem at the new engine? E.C. I only have 15,600 miles on my car and they tried to tell me oh its 8 years oldIve had it service every year with BMW, no problems.. until now and they are up to 7200AS I SIT WONDERING WHATS NEXT. My. I want in the suit Could not talk to Shop Manager Not available and dealership would not contact BMW USA on customers behalf. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26412384#post26412384, https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1614899&page=28. Shame on you bmw. I currently have 100,000 miles on the car. They never told me about a class action or warranty for this item. 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. And prior to that I blew two turbos before I reached 55k miles. It is unknown whether the vehicle received further service. The automaker allegedly provided consumers with a express warranty lasting four years or 50,000 miles. Their headquarters is in Munich, Germany but their products reach almost the entire world. Im very angry, BMW did not help at all. How do we get the monies back that we have spent trying to repair these vehicles that we PAID so much money to purchase. I would like to join as well. Rush hour traffic on Rt. Disappointed in the customer experience and my last BMW. After talking to BMW mechanics I found out that this is a common and ongoing problem especially in warm climates. Just to make sure it's a timing chain issue. Out of pocket repairs for the issues have ranged from $4,500 to $22,000, motivating the plaintiffs fight to hold BMW accountable. But of course, the dealer has never indicated this to me. Original the light came on again, for the 4th or 5th time, that stated Drivetrain malfunction: Drive moderately, Maximum drivetrain output not available. This is financially deviating, during this time of COVID. I am dealing with the timing chain issue on my 2013 528i. BMW of Honolulu price gouges because they are the only BMW dealership here in Hawaii. I'm down to sue!!! Does anyone know if this issue has been brought to the news so other innocent people wanting to buy BMWs dont go through our same issues! Hello, I have the same problem to the tune of $11,400. and they want $15,000 to repair! Not hopeful . They gave me a car to drive for now and stated it will be a lengthy process. I maintain my cars by the book and own them for life. Attorneys for BMW customers have requested up to $3.7 million for fees and expenses. I would like to join as well. Will keep you posted when I get some news. BMWNA F30 N20/N26 timing chain class action lawsuit settlement 2/3/2020. Would like to be part of the lawsuit. I have 2013 BMW 528i and the same timing chain issue as others. How do I join the lawsuit BMW N-20 lawsuit? A lose to me of 28K which I paid for car. I have 140,000 miles on it. Was told that car, 228, 2014, needed a new engine, (I had paid cash for the car in 2017) and was told it was not under warranty. Also excluded from the proposed class are any and all claims involving personal injury. I pulled over right after it indicated my oil pressure was low and to pull over asap and shut car off because engine was at risk of being damaged. I originally took it to my indy, who I love and trust wholeheartedly. Dealer told me that the engine beyond repair. According to the driver, a Drivetrain Failure appeared minutes later and engine failure occurred an additional three minutes later. BMW X1 2013, 103,000 miles. I immediately took it to the BMWdealer for repair. Perfectly maintained 2013 335i xdrive with 80k miles. HelpIm going through the same thing 2012 528i BMW. Finally, for one year from the effective date of the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement, any affected vehicle with less than 100,000 miles that experiences timing chain module failure, oil pump drive chain module failure or engine damage due to timing chain module or oil pump drive chain module failure may go to a BMW dealer for repairs. Reimbursements will be made if the customers win.I would hope. my 2015 X6 is having problems less than 85k miles Replaces water pump twice, Pully, tench-nor, more than 5 times, and some belts. This page is designed to provide access to the Court documents related to the settlement. BMW issued an extended 7-year/70,000-mile engine warranty for all timing chain-affected vehicles in 2017. Broken timing chain on my 2013 BMW X3 at 112k. Agree 100% Im still using my 328 2013 and I just purchased 6 month ago from a Mercedes Benz dealer in Tampa Florida and my payment isnt for 6 years car Loan and Im deiv with scared that something can happened any day with my timing chain and that is not fair . Help 2012 bmw has about 43,000 miles the car died at a stop sign the bmw dealer says I have engine lockup and nothing can be done I want to be included in the lawsuit. They can't help me and I just brought it and now I'm stuck with this car for 5years because I'm making payments on this car. Do I have any recourse. I lost confidence in my car. BMW Settlement website. I have a 2012 BMW 528 I X Dr. that started misfire on cylinder three took it in for diagnostics was told I needed a new computer as well as new fuel injectors I asked would that take care of the problem and was told emphatically yes after work was done I was contacted and was told car was still running rough and now they found scorching on cylinder three instated I need a new engine after $5000 worth of unnecessary work is done I stated that I had warranty until November and was told that my Bmw would need to be taken to BMW of Silver Spring because they had previously repaired or put a new engine in the car now they voided my warranty saying ,that Gas was found to be the cause of cylinder three or some tune, After some research I believe that my fuel injectors would be the reason for gas leaking into cylinder three which is the very reason my engine warranty was voided, makes no sense to me I am presently looking for some help. Vehicles included in the BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement are equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines. 2013 X3 timing chain guild broke. Now they have a recall for emissions problem. Well just happened to me as well, reached out to https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/bmw-n20-n26-engine-lawsuit-blames-timing-chains.shtml. Youre not going to have any luck. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. I would like to receive updates with this lawsuit. 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 Can you share any info you have received? Since purchasing this car, I had water pump go out 3 weeks after buying it, I have had 2 oil leaks and now this timing chain. The lawsuit alleges that the dryers contained defects that caused them to start fires due to lint buildup. And I think that might be the issue for some of your vehicle's. Based on what I've read, that does not seem accurate. Go on and tell us about your poor consumer experience. While driving I get a message on the dashboard saying Drive train malfunction, I pulled over immediately and within a minute the car shut down and didnt turn on again. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. According to the owner, an unknown malfunction caused the vehicle to go into limp mode. I could spend $10,000 for a used motor and $13,000 to replace with a new engine. This will be posted quickly, exposing the company and letting others see what happened to you! I have a 2103 X3 with Drivetrain malfunction was quoted $7000-14000. I am just past the warranty for this issue. Angie. Took it to BMW of Las Vegas.. Who can I speak with, my car has the timing chain issue for the second time and is sitting in the BMW dealership. My local bmw dealership has refused to honor the lawsuit so i will be filing a suite against them and BMW NA. Judge Walls dismissed allegations of negligent misrepresentation as well as several individual claims from plaintiffs who he deemed did not have standing to sue. How many miles do you have on yours? $12 estimate to replace engine and components. Im sick. I replaced the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pump module back in January at a cost of approx $2,500+. I get contacted regularly from consumers that have been victims of this problem asking, Whats the next step? and now weve reached the next step, plaintiff counsel said in a statement to Law 360. Mechanic told me there are known issues with this motor relating to the timing chain stretching until it finally fails. So far, it is unknown whether repairs were made. We have emails going back and forth with BMW of North America and nothing has been resolved. No where is is detailed to prevent these types of engine failures or a preventive maintenance schedule for the drive train. Thanks. I was not aware of the class action lawsuit, never received anything about it. In subject vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the drive wheels will lock and cause loss of directional stability and steering. Its at Bmw dealer right now and they are telling me that Bmw na suppose to send me a packet in order for them to honor that ccp. It needs an engine replacement, very expensive. For vehicles with less than 7 years/70,000 miles whose owners paid to have the chain assembly and related engine repairs performed prior to the extension of the warranty, BMW will reimburse 100% of the invoice for work performed at an authorized BMW dealership. U.S. District Judge William H. Walls partially granted and partially denied BMW***700;s motion to dismiss claims that it sold vehicles with a known engine defect. I called BMW about warranty said Im not covered because my cay was built in early 2012 over 7yrs. Editors Note on BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Rodan + Fields Lash Boost Contains Serious Side Effects $38M Class Action Settlement, StubHub, Inc. Settles Lawsuit Alleging Violations of Consumer Protection Laws, Electrolux Dryer Class Action Settlement Reports Of Fires From Lint Buildup, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Settlement Delivery, Service Fees Misrepresented. X1 SAV 2012 2015 Is there a class action suit still open (valid for Texas), that I might possibly qualify for? Towing was a challenge due to not being able to shift into Neutral. 2023 considertheconsumer.com, BMW Settles on Timing Chain Class Action Lawsuit, 2012 to 2015 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo, 2014 to 2015 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe. Model Description Model Years exactly after one year of my warranty expedited my engine blows up. Birth date on car is 12/22/12! Now I have low fuel pressure on the left side fuel rail. They have screwed over their customers worse than Apple. My car has 140K miles so they wont cover anything even though I have been bringing it in for the past 2 years with complaints of oil pressure lights and drive train malfunction lights going on regularly. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The parts in the assembly are weak against high-resistance wear, and the defect causes the chain to elongate prematurely, slip, and damage the chain sprocket. I will never get another bmw. No codes to detect the problem with the engine when running a diagnostic check for any problems. It is unknown whether the manufacturer provided repairs or if the owner performed repairs at their own expense. The same alert appeared after the supposedly put a new engine in my car!!!! I have a 2013 528i with approx 138k miles. I took my 2013 328XI for regular tune up, after picking it up I didn't get down the road a mile and a catastrophic failure. Had to purchase 2nd car. Metal on metal was burned, was an obvious defect in the engine design. If you have experienced this issue and wish to speak with an attorney about this matter, please contact Gary S. Graifman, Esq., Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C., at ggraifman@kgglaw.com 747 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 200, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977 or via telephone: (888) 311-4803; or Fax: (845) 356-4335. i was driving one day then i went to start it the next day and the engine was done. We do not advertise or promote any brand or business within our films at this time. I currently own a 2014 BMW 528i, I bought the car back in March of 2018 and I experienced a couple issues, nothing too serious. Took it to BMW and paid over $2000.00 to replace burnt plastic hose lines. 2 motors 115,000 miles on vehicle 2013 BMW X3 28i. They then tell me I need to take it in to the dealer, which I just left the dealer! BMW knew/know this and instead of recalling all of the faulty engines they allowed the consumer to continue on the Factory Maintenance, when they knew those engines ARE GARBAGE!!! I need in on this lawsuit. i am interested in learning more about this class action suit. I am now out of a vehicle. They never told me that there was anything wrong with my engine until I just found out from another company that I need a new engine. I took the car to an independent dealership since BMW said the car was out of warranty and the issue ended up being in the transfer case. We then got back onto the freeway and 5 mins later, we saw another warning, Drive Train Malfunction. Tell everyone you know never to buy a BMW. 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. Had a diagnostic check done and did everything they said I need to do. Ridiculous that the class action settlement is now closed regarding this issue. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. is anybody here who can help? As we were changing lanes towards the shoulder, the car stopped working. Just had my engine fail due to the timing chain issue and BMW will not honor the warranty at 64K, they are looking for every reason not honor it. Then after pulling over, and restarting the car, the issue seemingly went away. I am stunned and angered that this was not a recall as it obviously is an inherent defect experienced by countless owners. Total cost to get the car back=$13,000 at only 66,000 miles. :). are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Dealer is Schomp in Highlands Ranch, CO..worst dealer experience I have ever had..disgusted by their lack of care and BMWs workmanship. My car is only 60k miles and it broke down on the highway with the Drive Train malfunction in January on the highway at night. I purchased a 2013 528i BMWon January 26, 2022 and March 14 2022 I had a Drive Train Failure. The second at 93k (almost identical mileage! I bought the vehicle in2016 as a cpo with 28,000 miles. 50,000 miles blown N20 motor due to timing chain failure. 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. How do I join this lawsuit? ", "initiate this proposed class action involving the following vehicles: (i) 2012 through and including 2015 model year BMW motor vehicles equipped with the N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engine", Chassis Affected Snippet: "Class vehicles include but are not limited to the E84, E89, F10, F25 and F30 platforms sold and/or leased in the United States. I have a 2013 X3 my timing chain went out cost 5000. and 2 months later my engine is now gone. The capital is Lille. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to read our response to COVID-19. Attorneys for BMW customers have requested up to $3.7 million for fees and expenses. We bought the car in Indiana 4 years ago and have had it in the shop 4 times. 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