Defendant: BMW of North America, LLC | Category: Automotive | Added: 2026-08-03
Alleged Issue
A class action alleged that certain model-year 2019-2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles had defective shark-fin antenna sealing that could allow water to leak into the vehicle, causing damage.
Eligibility
Current and former owners or lessees of certain model-year 2019 to 2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, or X7 vehicles in the United States.
Estimated Payout
Reimbursement of documented past Sealing-Defect Repair expenses, plus an extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty as it relates to the sealing defect.
Claim Deadline
2026-08-27
Background
The BMW shark-fin antenna settlement resolves the nationwide class action Craft v. BMW of North America, LLC, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, which alleged that certain model-year 2019 to 2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles had defective shark-fin antenna sealing that allowed water to leak into the vehicle. BMW of North America denied wrongdoing but agreed to reimburse eligible class members for certain past sealing-defect repair expenses and to extend the New Vehicle Limited Warranty as it relates to the sealing defect. Claims must be submitted by the later of 30 days after final approval or the settlement's Effective Date, estimated on or about August 27, 2026. The settlement website is authorized by the court, and benefits will be distributed only if the court approves the settlement.