BMW Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement
What this is about
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.
The 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.
Worth knowing
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.
File your claim on the official site →Common questions
How much can I get from the BMW Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement?
Reimbursement of documented past Sealing-Defect Repair expenses, plus an extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty as it relates to the sealing defect.
What happened in the BMW Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement case?
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.
How do I actually file a claim?
Use the official claim link on this page — it goes directly to the real claims administrator or court-approved site. We never collect claim submissions ourselves and never charge a fee to help you file.
Where does this information come from?
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