Settlement Amount:
100% of BMW dealer repair costs + up to $2,000 for independent repairs + warranty extension
Claim Deadline:
August 27, 2026
Proof Required:
Class Member ID, repair records, VIN, and proof of payment
Official Settlement Website:
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What Is the Case About?
The settlement addresses an alleged defect in roof-mounted “shark-fin” antennas on certain 2019–2020 BMW X-series SUVs that let water get in and potentially damage telematics and electronic components. BMW denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
Who Qualifies?
U.S. current or former owners and lessees of 2019–2020 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles built between November 1, 2018 and March 31, 2020 equipped with the shark-fin antenna.
How Much Can You Get?
Full reimbursement for repairs at BMW Centers, up to $2,000 for repairs at independent shops, plus a 10-year / 120,000-mile warranty extension covering sealing-defect repairs.
How to File
File online at SharkFinSettlement.com with your Class Member ID plus repair records and proof of payment, or mail a paper claim postmarked by August 27, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out / objection deadline: June 30, 2026
- Final approval hearing: July 28, 2026
- Claim deadline: August 27, 2026
Case Details
| Case Name | Craft v. BMW of North America, LLC, et al. |
| Case Number | 2:24-cv-06826-WJM-CF |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC |
| Settlement Amount | Up to 100% repair reimbursement + warranty |
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By Steve Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.