BMW shark fin antenna lawsuit proceeds, but not warranty
Water allegedly leaked through defective BMW shark fin antenna sealant. December 27, 2024 —BMW shark fin antenna lawsuit will continue but excludes certain claims, including warranty and unjust enrichment claims. According to the class-action lawsuit, BMW's shark fin antennas had a sealant problem that allowed water to seep into the vehicles. Water can damage several parts of these BMW vehicles: 2017-2023 BMW M440i 2017-2023 BMW M550i 2017-2023 BMW X1 2017-2023 BMW X3 2017-2023 BMW X4 2017-2023 BMW X5 2017-2023 BMW X6 2017-2023 BMW X7 2017-2023 BMW 330 2017-2023 BMW 340i 2017-2023 BMW 750i BMW shark fin antenna class action lawsuit includes: “Any person or entity that: (1) is a current or former owner and/or lessee of a Class Vehicle; and (2) resides in California and purchased a Class Vehicle primarily for personal, family, or household purposes (such as California Civil Code § 1791(a). California plaintiff Tim Craft purchased a certified pre-owned 2019 X5 xDrive 40i in April 2023. In March…
Australia’s 10 cheapest new V8-powered cars
There was a time when the roar of eight-cylinder engines could be heard across Australia. In particular, a pair of quintessential Australian V8s dominate our roads: the Ford Falcon and the Holden Commodore. But those days are gone, and both of the above models no longer exist. Instead, the Australian car market is now dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, which feature low-displacement turbocharged powertrains with six cylinders or less. While this won't bother many people (and it certainly hasn't stopped us from flocking to buy new cars), some enthusiast buyers still crave V8 power. Hundreds of new car deals are now available through CarExpert. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Ford MustangChevrolet Silverado 1500BMW X6Chevrolet Corvette The bad news is that by 2024, affordable V8 vehicles will be hard to come by. On the other hand, the country's cheapest eight-cylinder car is a sports car icon. Without further ado, here are the 10…
BMW issues second integrated brake recall
Several BMW models have been recalled after the integrated brake recall was announced a few months ago. October 25, 2024 — BMW braking and control issues have led to a recall of 11,500 vehicles that may lose power brakes. In addition, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC) systems may also malfunction. BMW issued a comprehensive brake recall in February, and any of the following vehicles will need to be returned to the dealer for repairs. 2023-2024 BMW X1 2023-2024 BMW X5 2023-2024 BMW X6 2023-2024 BMW X7 2023-2024 BMW XM 2023-2024 BMW 530i 2023-2024 BMW i5 2023-2024 BMW 740i 2023-2024 BMW 760i 2023-2024 BMW i7 2023-2024 BMW 750e The problem is that the integrated braking system can malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist. "The fully mechanical brakes are not affected and can still be used to slow and stop the vehicle. The emergency function of brake force distribution is also not affected…
BMW recalls cars due to overheating starter motor
BMW is recalling 105,000 vehicles after owners complained that their vehicles would not start. August 8, 2024 — BMW starter motor problem causes dealers to recall more than 105,000 vehicles to update software. If the starter motor fails and overheats when the driver repeatedly tries to start the vehicle, it could cause a fire. BMW starter motor recall affects the following vehicles: 2019-2020 BMW X5 (X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i) 2020-2020 BMW X6 (X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i) 2019-2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i 2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Sedan (740i, 740xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan (M340i, M340xi) "If the engine sound insulation is contaminated with oil, etc., then in extreme cases the proximity of the starter to the sound insulation could result in a thermal event." - BMW In March 2023, BMW received reports of vehicle engines failing to start, and…
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