.png)
Automotive salvage or recycling businesses that purchased certain BMW vehicles equipped with Takata inflators or Takata inflator-related component parts may qualify to claim $28.75-$40.25 per inflator from a class action settlement.
BMW of North America LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it equipped certain BMW vehicles with Takata airbag inflators, which were later recalled due to alleged safety defects.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They purchased a BMW vehicle listed as a subject vehicle that contains a Takata inflator.
- At the time of purchase or currently, they engaged in the business of automotive salvage or recycling.
- They recycled, refurbished or removed for sale or resale secondhand Takata inflators or Takata inflator-related component parts in the United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico before April 3, 2023.
The subject vehicles include:
- BMW 1 Series (2006, 2008-2013)
- BMW 2 Series (2014-2017)
- BMW 3 Series (2000-2017)
- BMW 4 Series (2014-2017)
- BMW 5 Series (2001-2003, 2009-2017)
- BMW 6 Series (2012-2017)
- BMW X1 (2011-2017)
- BMW X3 (2007-2017)
- BMW X4 (2014-2017)
- BMW X5 (2000-2004, 2006-2017)
- BMW X6 (2007-2017)
- BMW i8 EV (2014-2017)
This settlement is intended for businesses, not individual consumers, and specifically targets those in the automotive recycling and salvage industry who handled recalled Takata inflators from BMW vehicles prior to April 3, 2023.
How much can class members get?
Eligible class members can receive a cash payment for each certification of a recalled Takata inflator from a BMW vehicle. The settlement provides:
- $40.25 for each certification of a recalled BMW airbag in current inventories
- $28.75 for each certification of a recalled BMW airbag in historic inventories
Class members who have multiple inflators can multiply the number of eligible inflators by the payment rate to estimate their total award.
They cannot receive payment for inflators BMW already compensated under a separate program.
How to claim a class action rebate
Class members can file a claim online or download, print, complete and mail or email the PDF claim form to recalls@car-part.com or the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Dec. 6, 2025. The settlement administrator will not accept claims submitted after the deadline.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Car-Part.com, Attn: Recalls, 1980 Highland Pike, Ft. Wright, KY 41017
Class members may submit one claim form for multiple vehicles.
Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?
Class members must provide detailed information about each BMW vehicle and inflator, including:
- Model
- Model year
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Whether the inflator is driver or passenger side
- Whether the inflator is from current or historic inventory
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $32,000
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $26,867.25
- Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund
Important dates
- Fairness hearing: Nov. 3, 2023
- Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 6, 2025
When is the BMW Takata inflator settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the claim deadline once it reviews and approves claims.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged BMW included Takata airbag inflators, which were later recalled due to alleged safety defects, in certain vehicles. The plaintiffs claimed these inflators could rupture upon deployment, potentially causing injury or economic loss.
BMW denied any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation.
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.svg)
Comments