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MODEL
ESeries
G01
G01
G01
G01
F97
G02
G02
F98
G05
G05
G05
G05
F95
F16
G06
F16
G06
F16
G06
F96
G07
G07
G07

Model Year
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2020
2020
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2020
2020
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2020
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2019 to 2020
2020

Model
Description
X3 sDrive30i
X3 xDrive30i
X3 M40i
X3 xDrive30e
X3 M
X4 xDrive30i
X4 M40i
X4 M
X5 sDrive40i
X5 xDrive40i
X5 xDrive50i
X5 M50i
X5 M
X6 sDrive35i
X6 sDrive40i
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive40i
X6 xDrive50i
X6 M50i
X6 M
X7 xDrive40i
X7 xDrive50i
X7 M50i

Production Date Range (November 1 2018,
to March 31, 2020 as applicable below)
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
December 17, 2019 to March 27, 2020
March 11, 2019 to March 25, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 25, 2020
March 11, 2019 to March 25, 2020
August 02, 2019 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 05, 2018 to March 26, 2020
August 02, 2019 to March 27, 2020
November 13, 2019 to March 22, 2020
November 01, 2018 to May 14, 2019
July 16, 2019 to March 26, 2020
November 01, 2018 to May 15, 2019
August 18, 2019 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to May 16, 2019
July 17, 2019 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 27, 2020
November 01, 2018 to March 26, 2020
August 02, 2019 to March 27, 2020

SITUATION
Please see pdf bulletin in Supporting Materials.
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B010226_AT_2 Craft v BMW - Website.pdf
picture_as_pdf B010226_AT_1 Craft v BMW - CALS Notice.pdf
picture_as_pdf B010226_SR.pdf

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Attachment 1 to SI B01 02 26

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Craft v. BMW of North America, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-06826-WJM-CF

If you are a current or former owner or lessee of certain model-year 2019 to
2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, or X7 vehicles, you could get benefits from a class
action settlement.
•

A federal court has authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, LLC
(BMW NA), entitled Craft v. BMW of North America, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-06826-WJM-CF,
involving the Shark-Fin Antenna in certain Model Year 2019 to 2020 BMW vehicles.

•

For included BMW vehicles, the Settlement provides an opportunity to be reimbursed for certain past
Sealing-Defect Repair expenses and an extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, as it relates to
the Sealing Defect.

•

Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act, so please read this notice carefully.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT:
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM

Submit a Claim to receive reimbursement
for eligible past expenses potentially
available to you under the Settlement.

Claims must be submitted by the later of
(i) thirty (30) days after the later of the
date of Final Approval of the Settlement
or (ii) the Effective Date of the
Settlement, to be posted on the
Settlement Website but estimated to be
on or about August 27, 2026. See
Question 8, below.

EXCLUDE YOURSELF

Write to Class Counsel and Defendant’s Requests for Exclusion must be
Counsel to exclude yourself from (“opt postmarked by June 30, 2026. See
out” of) the Settlement. This is the only Question 12, below.
option that allows you to be part of any
other lawsuit, or your own lawsuit, against
BMW NA about the legal claims released
in this Settlement.

OBJECT

Write to the judge about why you do not
like the Settlement, but you will still be
included in the Settlement.

Objections must be postmarked by June
30, 2026. See Question 17, below.

GO TO A HEARING

Ask to speak in Court to the judge about
the Settlement.

The Final Approval Hearing is currently
scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 10:00
a.m. See Questions 19 to 21, below.

DO NOTHING

Give up the benefits to which you may be See Question 22, below.
entitled under the Settlement and your
right to be part of any other lawsuit
against the BMW NA about the legal
claims released by the Settlement (but not
your right to future repairs under the
extended warranty explained below).

•

These rights and options -- and the deadlines to exercise them -- are explained in this notice.

•

The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement before any benefits
can be distributed. Please be patient and check the Settlement Website for updates.
QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL-FREE AT (833) 447-8559 OR VISIT www.SharkFinSettlement.com
PARA UNA NOTIFICACION EN ESPANOL, LLAMAR O VISITAR NUESTRO WEBSITE

WHAT THIS NOTICE CONTAINS
BASIC INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................PAGE 3
1.
2.
3.
4.

Why have I received this notice?
What is the lawsuit about?
Why is this a class action?
Why is there a Settlement?

WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT .....................................................................................................PAGE 4
5.

How do I know if I am part of the Settlement?

THE BENEFITS: WHAT YOU GET ................................................................................................PAGE 4
6.
7.

What are the benefits of the Settlement?
What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits?

HOW TO GET SETTLEMENT BENEFITS ....................................................................................PAGE 5
8.
9.
10.

How do I get the benefits of the Settlement?
What if my claim for reimbursement benefits is denied?
When will I get the Settlement benefits?

EXCLUDING YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT .............................................................PAGE 6
11.
12.
13.
14.

Can I exclude myself from this Settlement?
If I exclude myself, can I get anything from this Settlement?
If I don’t exclude myself, can I sue later for the same claims?
How do I exclude myself from the Settlement?

THE LAWYERS REPRESENTING THE CLASS ..........................................................................PAGE 7
15.
16.

Are there lawyers representing the Class in this Settlement?
How will the lawyers be paid?

OBJECTING TO THE SETTLEMENT ............................................................................................PAGE 7
17.
18.

How do I tell the Court if I don’t like the Settlement?
What’s the difference between objecting and excluding yourself?

THE COURT’S FINAL APPROVAL HEARING ............................................................................PAGE 8
19.
When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
20.
Do I need to go to the hearing?
21.
May I speak at the hearing?
WHAT IF I DO NOTHING? ...............................................................................................................PAGE 8
22.

What happens if I do nothing?

GETTING MORE INFORMATION .................................................................................................PAGE 8
23.

Can I get more details about the Settlement?

QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL-FREE AT (833) 447-8559 OR VISIT www.SharkFinSettlement.com
PARA UNA NOTIFICACION EN ESPANOL, LLAMAR O VISITAR NUESTRO WEBSITE
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BASIC INFORMATION
1.

Why have I received this notice?

A Court has authorized this notice because you have a right to know about the proposed settlement of this class
action lawsuit, and your options, before the Court decides whether to give “final approval” to the Settlement. This
notice explains the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, and your legal rights. You have received this notice because
BMW of North America’s records indicate that you are a current or former owner or lessee of one or more of the
following vehicles purchased or leased in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
(Class Vehicles):
Model

Model Years

Production Range

X3
X4
X5
X6
X7

2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020

November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020

District Judge William J. Martini of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is overseeing
this class action lawsuit, known as Craft v. BMW of North America, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-06826-WJMCF (the Action). Tim Craft, the person who sued, is called the “Plaintiff,” and the company that was sued, BMW
of North America, LLC (BMW NA), is called the “Defendant.”
2.

What is the lawsuit about?

This lawsuit alleges that the Shark-Fin Antenna on Class Vehicles may not be fully sealed to the vehicle’s roof,
leading to water infiltration and, possibly, damage to components located below the antenna (the Sealing Defect).
BMW NA, which distributes and warrants BMW vehicles in the U.S., denies these allegations and stands behind
and supports its products.
3.

Why is this a class action?

In a class action, one or more people called “Class Representatives” assert claims on behalf of people who have
similar claims. 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. The Class Representative
in the Action is the Plaintiff identified above in Question 1. You have received this notice because you have been
identified as a potential Class Member.
4.

Why is there a Settlement?

All parties have agreed to a Settlement to avoid further cost and risk of a trial, and so that the people affected can
begin getting benefits in exchange for releasing the Defendant from liability for the claims that were raised or
could have been raised in the Action involving the Class Vehicles’ alleged issues with the Shark-Fin Antenna.
The Settlement does not mean that the BMW NA broke any laws, or otherwise did anything wrong, because Judge
Martini did not decide which side was right. The Class Representative and the lawyers representing him think the
Settlement is fair and reasonable for the Class.

QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL-FREE AT (833) 447-8559 OR VISIT www.SharkFinSettlement.com
PARA UNA NOTIFICACION EN ESPANOL, LLAMAR O VISITAR NUESTRO WEBSITE
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WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT?
5.

How do I know if I am part of the Settlement?

The Class includes all persons or entities in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico,
who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, certain U.S.-specification Model Year 2019-2020
BMW vehicles purchased or leased, and registered and operated, in the United States, including the District of
Columbia and Puerto Rico, which include the following vehicles:
Model
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7

Model Years
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020

Production Range
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020
November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020

You have received this notice because BMW NA’s records indicate that you have or had a Model Year 20192020 BMW vehicle equipped with the Shark-Fin antenna that may be included in this Action.

THE BENEFITS: WHAT YOU GET
6.

What are the benefits of the Settlement?

If Judge Martini grants final approval of the Settlement and the Settlement becomes effective (the Effective Date),
you may be eligible for reimbursement of costs you incurred for a “Sealing-Defect Repair” (repair of the SharkFin Antenna, telematics unit, and battery for telematics unit) on your Class Vehicle if you have already paid for
such repairs, either at a BMW Center or an independent repair shop prior to the Effective Date, by filing a claim
with the required proof, which includes:
 That the replacement was made at an authorized BMW dealer (e.g., a BMW Center), or at an independent
repair shop; and
 Your Class Vehicle’s Model, Model Year, and VIN; and
 The identity of the owner/lessee of the Class Vehicle; and
 That your Class Vehicle had fewer than 10 years and 120,000 miles at the time of the repair, as evidenced
by proof such as a repair order with vehicle mileage at the time of replacement or service records from
before and after the replacement; and
 The cost of repair, with parts and labor separated; and
 Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit card receipt, credit card statement,
or cancelled check); and
 The nature of the repair; and
 The part(s) description and part number(s) used in the repair; and
 The date of repair.
If the Sealing-Defect Repair was performed at a BMW Center, you will be reimbursed 100% of the repair costs
you incurred without any payment cap. If the repair was performed at an independent repair shop, you will be
reimbursed 100% of the repair costs you incurred up to a cap of $2,000. Regardless of where repairs were made,
reimbursement is limited to Class Vehicles that were under 10 years old or 120,000 miles (whichever comes first)
at the time of repair from the vehicle’s in-service date. If you are unsure of your Class Vehicle’s in-service date,
please check with your local BMW Center, which can look up the in-service date based on your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). Reimbursement amounts will be reduced by goodwill or other adjustment, coupon,
refund, or payment made by an authorized BMW Center, BMW NA, any person or entity associated with BMW
NA, an insurer, or a provider of an extended service contract.
In addition, if the Court grants final approval of the Settlement, for 60 days after entry of the Final Approval
Order, BMW Centers will provide no-cost Sealing-Defect Repairs for any Class Vehicle, regardless of age
or mileage.
QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL-FREE AT (833) 447-8559 OR VISIT www.SharkFinSettlement.com
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Finally, regardless of whether the Court grants final approval of the Settlement, BMW NA has extended its New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, as it relates to the Sealing Defect in Class Vehicles, to 10 years or 120,000 miles
(whichever comes first) from the vehicle’s in-service date to cover all costs associated with diagnostics and
Sealing-Defect Repair(s). After the mailing date of this notice, any Class Vehicle that requires a Sealing-Defect
Repair will be repaired by a BMW Center free of charge during the Extended Warranty Period. No reimbursement
will be available for repairs performed after the mailing date of this notice because such repairs will be provided
at no cost under the extended warranty at BMW Centers. If you experience the Sealing Defect after you receive
this Class Notice, you must take your Class Vehicle to a BMW Center if you want the free repair offered under
the limited warranty extension.
Limitations: BMW NA does not warrant or guarantee any do-it-yourself repairs or repairs performed at
independent (non-BMW Center) repair shops and, should any such repairs fail after a Class Member has made a
reimbursement claim under the Settlement, the Class Member will not be entitled to submit an additional claim
or seek replacement under the extended warranty. BMW NA does not warrant replacement parts that were not
certified by the original equipment manufacturer. The limited warranty extension will not apply to vehicles
declared a total loss, sold for salvage purposes, or branded with a “salvage” or “flood” title. There are additional
limitations and exclusions from reimbursement and extended-warranty coverage set forth in BMW NA’s New
Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty and in the Settlement Agreement, which can be viewed at
www.SharkFinSettlement.com.
To receive reimbursement for eligible past out-of-pocket expenses, you must submit a Claim Form and include
all of the documentation described in the Settlement Agreement and identified on the Claim Form.
7.

What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits?

If the Settlement becomes final, Class Members will release BMW NA and related people and entities from the
claims described and identified in Paragraphs 33 and 34 of the Settlement Agreement. In essence, Class Members
are releasing all claims (except for personal injury or damage to property other than the Class Vehicle) that could
arise based on alleged shark-fin antenna defects contained in the Class Vehicles. The Settlement Agreement is
available at www.SharkFinSettlement.com. The Settlement Agreement describes the released claims with specific
descriptions, in necessarily precise legal terminology, so read it carefully.
Judge Martini has appointed specific lawyers to represent the Class in this lawsuit and Settlement. You can contact
one of the lawyers listed in Question 15 below, free of charge, if you have questions about the released claims or
what they mean. You can also speak with your own lawyer, should you have one, about this Settlement.

HOW TO GET SETTLEMENT BENEFITS
8.

How do I get the benefits of the Settlement?

If you are a Class Member and would like to obtain the reimbursement benefits (described in Question 6 above),
you need to complete the Claim Form that accompanies this notice and mail it, with all the required proof, to the
address provided on the Claim Form or file the Claim Form online through the Settlement Website portal.
Additional Claim Forms are available at www.SharkFinSettlement.com. The current deadline for submitting your
Claim Form is August 27, 2026. Claim Forms submitted after the Claims Submission Period are not eligible
for reimbursement. This date may or may not be extended, so please check the Settlement Website.
These benefits are also subject to limitations, which are discussed in Question 6 and in the Settlement Agreement.
If you have any questions on how to complete the Claim Form or what information is needed, you can call the
toll-free number at the bottom of this notice.
9.

What if my claim for reimbursement benefits is denied?