Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit

Joe@TopGearSolutions · 11-24-2020, 12:54 PM

Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first).

I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify.

Anyone else receive one?

Rule1977 · 11-24-2020, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@TopGearSolutions

Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first).

I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify.

Anyone else receive one?

I did and I'm in the same boat.

hankcah · 11-24-2020, 04:42 PM

Received my letter today. I have my receipt showing I paid $1100 for the repair in 2013. However, mine was at 97k miles. I'm still going to submit.

Thing that irks me is I paid for it 2 banks ago. Do I really need to show the payment through my bank statement?

I'm still going to submit.

Doc requests:
Service was done at BMW shop or Third-Party
Model Make Year and VIN
Identify as the Owner
7 years and 84k mile and showing on the service record
Itemized cost + labor
Proof of payment for reimbursement - not sure on this one.
Nature of repair??
Date or Repair

How about I send them the DNA of my firstborn too. Then again it is for $1k.

inrev` · 11-24-2020, 06:11 PM

Received mine yesterday. My waterpump died in 2017, with 56k ODO, while on CPO. I'm submitted my claim for the $50 CPO handling fee based on principle. I never liked the fact we had to pay a "co-pay" of sorts for BMW to honor their warranty.

mj6234 · 11-24-2020, 08:14 PM

I got one. Replaced my water pump at 45K miles at an indy in 2013. Have all the documentation exactly per their requirements. I am filing.

Whathedunks · 11-24-2020, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@TopGearSolutions

Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first).

I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify.

Anyone else receive one?

Same. At least I purchased the pump from FCP and have lifetime warranty.

Art Vandalay · 11-25-2020, 09:49 AM

I decided to object to the proposed settlement. We replaced our water pump at 7 years, 4 months and 21 days from the in service date and at 55,000 miles at the dealer. I sent my objection to the judge and the pertinent attorneys, because we all know the water pumps are faulty no matter how you drive the car. We mostly drive our car on weekends and don't simply drive it for 2 miles a day causing the pump to fail by heat cycling the plastic. If you have an extra hour, it's pretty easy to object to the settlement if you have the paperwork in order. I think it is about 5 letters sent to the Judge, the various attorneys and the class action organizer. It's not that I think I will be successful, but I thought it was worth it to try.

4 Doors · 11-25-2020, 02:40 PM

I received my letter today and had mine replaced at an Indy shop. However, I was above 100k miles. I plan on submitting everything still as I think it is ridiculous they are only saying within the first 7 years, 84,000 miles. As we see on the forums, they are replaced much more often and commonly than every 84,000 miles or 7 years.

Raptor04 · 11-25-2020, 03:31 PM

Can someone please post the link to submit the docs online. I received my notice but threw it out because I didn't think it applied, but Im going to submit anyway. Thanks.

roadkillrob · 11-25-2020, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@TopGearSolutions

Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first).

I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify.

Anyone else receive one?

Got 3 of them yesterday and also spent 350 on parts and did it myself, so getting screwed even on the lawsuit and it was like 12 years ago no way I would still have the info even if I did pay to get it done! Just some lawyers getting rich anyway!

Smgs1992 · 11-25-2020, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Got 3 of them yesterday and also spent 350 on parts and did it myself, so getting screwed even on the lawsuit and it was like 12 years ago no way I would still have the info even if I did pay to get it done! Just some lawyers getting rich anyway!

I have a folder dedicated to all the maintenance records for my car. My expedition i have all the records since it was new in 2004

Rule1977 · 11-25-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor04

Can someone please post the link to submit the docs online. I received my notice but threw it out because I didn't think it applied, but Im going to submit anyway. Thanks.

https://electriccoolantpumpsettlement.com/

BSM n54iS · 11-25-2020, 07:13 PM

Waste of time for me to check on both fronts...

lordbmw · 11-26-2020, 10:34 AM

I got my notice recently.

How much $$$ can we get?

Mizuno · 11-26-2020, 09:27 PM

I had 3 water pumps fail on my 07 335i. paid for it the first time (bought the car on 2010 post warranty) But the next 2 failures were within the parts warranty. I read you can get $1000 back on repairs if it qualifies

mike@x-ph.com · 11-30-2020, 09:43 AM

I got mine today

vasillalov · 11-30-2020, 10:27 AM

I received mine last week. Interestingly enough, my original coolant pump failed on me a month prior to me receiving the letter. It was the original coolant pump from 2008 and it failed at 65K miles. I replaced everything myself to save money. I will also submit paperwork for this claim, hoping for some reimbursement.

Rod528 · 11-30-2020, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@TopGearSolutions

Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first).

I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify.

Anyone else receive one?

I received one about 3 days ago. I had my water pump replaced, by the dealer at about 43,000 miles. I bought the car used so it was still under a limited warranty when the water pump went. I had the car towed to a BMW dealer and had it repaired so I'm hoping to get some money back from this lawsuit.

E93Beast · 11-30-2020, 01:01 PM

Mine failed at around 67k on a 08.
I had purchased a 3rd party warranty just for issues like this at a cost of 3k+ for 3 or 4 years IIRC. Could I get anything back ?
I would think not since it was a very comprehensive warranty and I did not have to pay any copay , deductible,or fees.
However, I bought the warranty only because issues like this with BMW exist....

Rule1977 · 11-30-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

I received mine last week. Interestingly enough, my original coolant pump failed on me a month prior to me receiving the letter. It was the original coolant pump from 2008 and it failed at 65K miles. I replaced everything myself to save money. I will also submit paperwork for this claim, hoping for some reimbursement.

It's pretty clear that the repairs needed to be done by a BMW dealer or a 3rd party repair shop.

vasillalov · 11-30-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rule1977

It's pretty clear that the repairs needed to be done by a BMW dealer or a 3rd party repair shop.

I understand that. I will still try and submit paperwork. The stamp is cheap.

mj6234 · 05-15-2021, 12:10 PM

Seems like the settlement was approved on 5/5/21. Anyone gotten a check yet?

11-24-2020, 12:54 PM	#1
Joe@TopGearSolutions Major 273 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Received a notice in the mail yesterday notifying me of a lawsuit due to water pumps. Replaced at 7 year / 84,000 mile (which ever comes first). I, unfortunately, paid for the part and replaced it myself, so I don't qualify. Anyone else receive one?
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11-24-2020, 04:42 PM	#3
hankcah First Lieutenant 53 Rep 364 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Received my letter today. I have my receipt showing I paid $1100 for the repair in 2013. However, mine was at 97k miles. I'm still going to submit. Thing that irks me is I paid for it 2 banks ago. Do I really need to show the payment through my bank statement? I'm still going to submit. Doc requests: Service was done at BMW shop or Third-Party Model Make Year and VIN Identify as the Owner 7 years and 84k mile and showing on the service record Itemized cost + labor Proof of payment for reimbursement - not sure on this one. Nature of repair?? Date or Repair How about I send them the DNA of my firstborn too. Then again it is for $1k.
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11-24-2020, 06:11 PM	#4
inrev` Private 5 Rep 76 Posts Drives: e92 335i m sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Received mine yesterday. My waterpump died in 2017, with 56k ODO, while on CPO. I'm submitted my claim for the $50 CPO handling fee based on principle. I never liked the fact we had to pay a "co-pay" of sorts for BMW to honor their warranty.
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11-24-2020, 08:14 PM	#5
mj6234 Private First Class 35 Rep 110 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I got one. Replaced my water pump at 45K miles at an indy in 2013. Have all the documentation exactly per their requirements. I am filing.
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11-25-2020, 09:49 AM	#7
Art Vandalay Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I decided to object to the proposed settlement. We replaced our water pump at 7 years, 4 months and 21 days from the in service date and at 55,000 miles at the dealer. I sent my objection to the judge and the pertinent attorneys, because we all know the water pumps are faulty no matter how you drive the car. We mostly drive our car on weekends and don't simply drive it for 2 miles a day causing the pump to fail by heat cycling the plastic. If you have an extra hour, it's pretty easy to object to the settlement if you have the paperwork in order. I think it is about 5 letters sent to the Judge, the various attorneys and the class action organizer. It's not that I think I will be successful, but I thought it was worth it to try.
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11-25-2020, 02:40 PM	#8
4 Doors Major 1189 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i (E91) Touring Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	I received my letter today and had mine replaced at an Indy shop. However, I was above 100k miles. I plan on submitting everything still as I think it is ridiculous they are only saying within the first 7 years, 84,000 miles. As we see on the forums, they are replaced much more often and commonly than every 84,000 miles or 7 years. __________________ Instagram: @4doors Current: 2011 E91 328i M-Sport Touring Past: 2008 E90 335xi 1996 E36 328i Sport
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11-25-2020, 03:31 PM	#9
Raptor04 Major 100 Rep 1,078 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (7)	Can someone please post the link to submit the docs online. I received my notice but threw it out because I didn't think it applied, but Im going to submit anyway. Thanks. __________________ 335xi
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11-26-2020, 10:34 AM	#14
lordbmw Captain 301 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I got my notice recently. How much $$$ can we get?
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11-26-2020, 09:27 PM	#15
Mizuno Private 46 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2021 540i M-Sport RWD Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: FLORIDA iTrader: (0)	I had 3 water pumps fail on my 07 335i. paid for it the first time (bought the car on 2010 post warranty) But the next 2 failures were within the parts warranty. I read you can get $1000 back on repairs if it qualifies
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11-30-2020, 09:43 AM	#16
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11-30-2020, 10:27 AM	#17
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose 1221 Rep 5,458 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan, 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i E90 [8.00]	I received mine last week. Interestingly enough, my original coolant pump failed on me a month prior to me receiving the letter. It was the original coolant pump from 2008 and it failed at 65K miles. I replaced everything myself to save money. I will also submit paperwork for this claim, hoping for some reimbursement. __________________
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11-30-2020, 01:01 PM	#19
E93Beast Banned 633 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Land of tha Heartless iTrader: (0)	Mine failed at around 67k on a 08. I had purchased a 3rd party warranty just for issues like this at a cost of 3k+ for 3 or 4 years IIRC. Could I get anything back ? I would think not since it was a very comprehensive warranty and I did not have to pay any copay , deductible,or fees. However, I bought the warranty only because issues like this with BMW exist....
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05-15-2021, 12:10 PM	#22
mj6234 Private First Class 35 Rep 110 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Seems like the settlement was approved on 5/5/21. Anyone gotten a check yet?
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