An X5 owner alleges that leaky BMW shark fin antennas cause electrical damage, sparking a multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit against the automaker
A class action lawsuit claims BMW antenna leaks damage electronics, costing owners thousands. The lawsuit accuses BMW of hiding the problem and not covering repairs under warranty. Lawyers are seeking more than $5 million and alleges various violations by BMW . BMW has been hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges an assortment of vehicles are equipped with a “defectively designed and/or manufactured” shark fin antenna that allows for water infiltration.
The lawsuit claims employees at BMW of San Diego said the vehicle was inspect and “free from any issues.” Less than a year later, the SUV reportedly suffered a number of malfunctions following a heavy rainstorm. Craft eventually brought the crossover to Rusnak BMW, which reportedly found “water ingress into the telematics control module and recommended replacement, including replacement of the shark fin antenna.” These repairs wouldn’t be covered under warranty and would cost around $2,500.
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