At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. I contacted my attorney yesterday to see if it would b worth hiring him to send a letter.. four months ago and now the light is back on. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! They are sending the same response to everybody. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief. Could you share the email address. That would be an amazing start to the new year. This settlement was closed in June. Znd I actuzlly pd. (All my documentation was sent before the deadline over a year ago). Ive drained my accounts with repairs on this car- would really be a help to see something back as a reimbursement!! Very very annoying and frustrating for me. I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONFERENCE CALL WITH THEM AND ALL OF US TO DISCUSS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Somebodys pockets got filled & theyre all in it together. I just went to my mailbox and received my check from, the claims administrator. Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude Depends if the car is under warranty. They owe all of us!!! Paul, I am in the same situation, as I am sure there are others. There are additional limitations and exclusions from coverage contained set forth in BMW of North Americas New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty and in Section III of the Settlement Agreement, which you should review HERE. That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. 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. Did they ask for the records in the beginning when you filed your claim? Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? E relaxed and never heard back. I hate BMW for the rest of my life. The BMW timing chain settlement benefits former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicle models: 2012 to 2015 X1 SAV; 2013 to 2015 X3 SAV; 2015 X4 SAV; 2012 to 2015 Z4; 2014 to 2015 228i Coupe, Convertible; 2012 to 2015 320i Sedan; 2012 to 2015 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo; 2014 to 2015 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe; and 2012 to 2015 528i Sedan. It is likely that all that is left for payments are a small number of claims still to be resolved along with the claims that were appealed in writing. Congrats, Hi Frank, we resubmitted back in 11/21. It is odd that they are sending these in piece mail. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE A BMW. My repairs cost me 13,000.00! Truly unbelievable. Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. I submitted ALL of my service records last December,I received a letter yesterday stating that I need to show proof of regular oil changes. Thats my guess/opinion. Did you get in contact with them by email or phone? I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. I will keep you posted. Top Class Actions is a legal news source Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. So annoyed over how this has been handled. This repair coverage will also be scaled to vehicle mileage as follows: Limitations: BMW of North America does not warrant or guarantee any repairs performed at third-party (non-BMW Center) repair shops and should any such repairs fail after a Settlement Class Member has made a reimbursement claim under the Settlement, the Settlement Class Member will not be entitled to submit an additional claim or seek replacement under the extended warranty. Class Members are required to provide information about their vehicle including model, model year and VIN number. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? At this point what is the hold up? Check engine light went off. Given the circumstances, why wouldnt you want to share their email address? to claim cash from in our I cannot get any answer . 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. I cant believe we came this far, submitted all the documentation, and were now ending 2021 with no resolution. we all need to stick together and contact The Bar Association in New Jersey. Im done. I did a little research on this company. I got my claim denied bc my 2013 x3 timing belt broke 2 months past 8 years of my in service date, which is the date the previous owner purchased it. Had to replace the engine twice in 4 years because of the timing chain. Im getting same response.. not much help from the attorneys either. I resent all my forms since they denied my claim. then-silence.. 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. I never received any notices after submitting my claim so I submitted it twice, and never received a response. The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I hope and pray we get something back. This is soooo wrong. Our checks were dispersed from an attorney in a matter of weeks a final hearing! If you got $3K in the mail and you don't know why, it's probably a scam, a mistake, and/or not really a check. Uuuggghhhh!! I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. SO I REALLY DONT EXPECT TO GET MY REFUND UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR..I AM SO UPSET. Proof of ownership. Ive consulted an attorney here in Alabama. That is RIDICULOUS!!! If you have a lawyer reach out to ur lawyer. Highlighted Experience Yahoo! BMW of North America, which distributes and warrants BMW vehicles in the U.S., denies these allegations and stands behind and supports its products. Hopefully this week we will ALL receive a check in the email. They scammed 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. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. They know for a fact they will get reimbursed from BMW and are still trying to make $$ off the customer on the front end. I received a BMW settlement letter but so far I havent noticed any issue. I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! I received the exact email. I didnt prove I own the car Ie: registration or title- I have to prove regular oil changes Wth! There are several forms of relief available under the BMW timing chain settlement, including a reimbursement program and a prospective repair program. I have a 2013 328i xdrive with 79000 miles and the timing chain guide need replacement. Webclaims submission (OCS) website that permits individuals and businesses to complete and submit an electronic claim. They trying to keep all the money for there self. I submitted my 2, and the affidavit AND another one that was from the year before (just to be safe). My car is again not running and I have always owned BMW but never one with a 4 cylinder engine! I dont want to leave any room for them to come back and say they need more info- I also made a copy of my registration showing my ownership and the VIN number. Still waiting- I filed all my paperwork in March 2021. I have no issue so far. I AM WITH YOU. Unless you excluded yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendant for the claims that this Settlement resolves. What can I do? FILED BY PLAINTIFF SILVA, 103 Eisenhower Parkway A reimbursement program and a prospective repair program which 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. directory! Everyone needs to call the Minnesota attorney generals office and we might should consider pooling it and getting our own representation because obviously this is not working.. dont give up. Your lawyer should prepare and mail these notices. The exact list may vary slightly from state to state -- but you will generally need the following documents: The original death certificate A copy of the Will, if there was one A statement of assets and liabilities within the Estate Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I have not received anything since Feb 2022 stating the process was in progress and a check or denial letter will be sent. After speaking to them last week asking me for a affidavit. Additionally, for one year after the Effective Date, any Class Vehicle regardless of age (i.e., years in service) you may be eligible for full or partial coverage of the costs of these same future repairs as long as the vehicle has 100,000 miles or less and is taken to an authorized BMW Center for the repairs. What was the reason? This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. That process can take a minimum of 45-60 days, we appreciate your patience. I feel like its a waste of time to even email again at this point. Do i still need to fill out forms i recieved from mail incase of future issue. My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! My Valvetronic system is failing and giving me drivetrain malfunction errors and the dealer says it has to be replaced. Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. Total BS. All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. Like I was told last week they were processing this week and would take 45-60 days. I sent in my claim regarding the timing chain along with copies of all receipts, cancelled check and invoices via certified mail to Gelis claims back in February of 2021. Theyve told us so many times checks should be going out first week of X, then first week of insert another month.,,, and now theyre still just in the claims review process?!! On 9/15 they sent me another email (in response to more emails from me asking for a status), and they advised they received my additional documentation and that the claim was submitted for re-processing. 3 emails in now to Rust with no response, I will do the same. Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. I had to do the same thing- UGHH!! I had the same issue with my BMW 528. I have a letter from Rust in mail but Im away until Thursday. Good luck to all of us dummies who purchased Big Money Wasted vehicle. You will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit. I have been waiting two years. We cannot let them off the hook on this and flood them with emails . This website is operated and maintained by the Settlement Administrator. This could go on forever. Good Luck all & hope yours all come soon!! I have the same question 2013 X3 328I with 64,000. UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least May 30, 2021. Have not heard of anything. i. Just called Rust Consulting. That you will receive a check or a letter saying why you do not get reimbursed. Keep in mind that the last email I received from them on 9/15/21 which also verified that they received my additional documentation told me that they were sent for re-processing & would take 45-60 days. 36281 (Aug. 27, 1976)). So weird!! On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. What can we all do? I am still waiting. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. Its been 8 weeks with out a car, our X1 stopped suddenly doing 100km, during peak hour. On 1/26/22 I received an email stating: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. I then asked what I needed to do regarding the lawsuit to ensure that I receive my money back for the engine and I was told that I didnt need to do anything and that they would handle everything for me. Did you call anyone specifically? He basically said they would respond the same way to him ..He did say that he knows these things take wayyy to long to process so if your address changes you have to notify them. I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. Is there someone else we should be contacting? to be mailed to me before they can fix my car. Objecting is simply telling Judge Waldor that you dont like something about the Settlement. Only I got a response to my email on 9/15/21. It was purchased in 2012. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. The vehicle just rolled over to 100K miles when I brought it in. After they wanted my maintenance history. Hope we hear something soon on out come. Whats the difference between objecting and excluding? BMW will not cover. I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. I need my $. All of these people are the Class or Class Members. One court resolves the issues for all Class Members, except for those who timely exclude themselves from (opt out of) the Class. Help really ? This is completely unacceptable at this point. expected to be mailed out. Im currently in the same boat! PO Box 14 They want us to give up. This is draining my mental state as well. I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH. Lisa It is not a scam, but there is no point submitting a late claim past the deadline. Youre right! I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. We all was pose to get reimbursed. Unreal . Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. Theres no way to check. I agree this is getting ridiculous now though WAY too long! would really be nice to see this check to at least reimburse SOMETHING towards that huge repair from last year. I waited for a nothing. You missed the deadline to participate in the lawsuit. I HAVE JUST SENT IN THE PAPER WORK FOR THIS SETTLEMENT AND HOPE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Nope. I contacted them though, and finally received a response back that I needed to submit the registration or proof of ownership (I must have missed that on the original request when I submitted the docs initially so that was my fault), and then the oil change receipts. I wrote to the class action law firm last night and will call today to see what I need to do to make sure Im covered. in my car. The person on her Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. Or did they previously send you any letters making you amend your claim, or other? I received a letter on 11/1 asking for additional information, information that I had already submitted in December of 2020. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. My X-3 was a CPO that I purchased in December 2017. They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! Hi this just happened to me as well. can you loan us some money hahahaha! the same thing happened, noise and then the next day has blown engine! I hope its a check too! I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. 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 I JUST CONTACTED AN ATTORY OFFICE AND IS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. I got a quote on how much it will cost to repair it and it goes from 4,000-7,500. $6000 more dollars I have to spend for a used engine. WebGellis Law Group provides comprehensive corporate legal services to a wide spectrum of clients from entrepreneurial startups to industry leaders, from local practices to Split Settlements Notifies Title & Title Settlement Agents that Split Settlements are unauthorized under applicable Virginia laws and regulations. Correction to my above comment: I said they are sending out claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal. This should be considered theft and fraud! We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. Im patiently waiting on the out come!! Rust is a recognized leader in class action settlement administration with decades of experience handling some of the largest and most complex cases in history. The receipt that I sent in initially was from BMW which showed that payment was made and that is what I sent them. Never again. Upset BIG MONEY WASTED (BMW). This is the firm handling the case. I emailed last week for a status. This is the one Ive been communicating with. 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. Or a bank statement showing the charges. My case is now on hold because the engine was replaced with a used one with 25,000 on it the first time. Whether the repair or replacement was made at an authorized BMW dealer (e.g., a BMW Center), or at a third-party repair Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. I have gave them all oil changes. I only have 76K miles on it and have maintained the oil changes as I should. They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. Does the upgrade timing chain module really work that was installed after Feb. 2015? Exactly. So much for first week of Sept! So were in the 2nd week of September now has ANYONE received a check? I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. Can they do that though? Fingers crossed everyone. I just spent the morning printing ALL the maintenance records from 213 miles through August 2021. informal probate. Right? Never buying a BWM again. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? Westwood, NJ 07675. Ive not received anything but an email. Said the end of March 2022 so fingers crossed & saying some prayers here! On the same page. Im in the same boat. On march 13 while I was driving on NJ Route 18 north My car started giving a message saying Engine Oil pressure Low and within 2 -3 minutes Car completely stopped. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. Congratulation! I get so aggravated when I check the mail and NOTHING- I sent another email over 2 weeks ago- no reply. Seems more and more shady. Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Has anyone other than Frank received a payment? The amount of money I have poured into this vehicle and they are playing games. I been hearing a noise from the timing chain for a couple weeks now but havent had the chance to replace it because of money, does that still apply if I be able to change it right now? Its been close to a full year since submitting the initial documentation. They played a very dirty game and i think we all need to come together and sue them for whats owed to us. You give notice to unsecured creditors, such as credit card companies, under Texas Estates Code chapter 308.054. My car has been sitting at the dealership since. No. I think delay tactics are being played. 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. Learn more about the cookies we use. This notice explains the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, and your legal rights. Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the 18. We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. I have not received any response yet. He said they had about 12,000 claims to process & he was going to check on an update and also why their website is not giving up to date info, Keep us posted ! I also got a response to my email stating the same. They made us summit all this paperwork in a timely manner just to make us wait. Seems like theyre committing fraud! j. NAGEL RICE LLP, Christopher J. Dalton Im all for this group hiring an attorney. Judge Waldor held a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement on February 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Rev. Ill be mailing today via certified mail. He not confirmed the amount received so Im not sure anyone has received a check. My family and I are fortunate to be alive. BS. Drive trsin light came on all the time. Do you all have any lawsuits for BMW 750i 2012. 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