If you bought a BMW diesel-powered vehicle, you may be eligible for a BMW diesel emissions lawsuit. The company is accused of installing illegal emissions cheat devices in some of its vehicles, including 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and the 2011 330d. Read on to learn if you are eligible to file a claim. A judge recently ruled that the lawsuit against BMW is now over, but plaintiffs have 60 days to file an amended complaint.
BMW fitted illegal emissions cheat devices in 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d
A class-action lawsuit filed by Hagens Berman alleges that BMW knowingly installed illegal emissions cheat devices in diesel models of the X5 and 335d. The cheat devices are designed to reduce emissions, masking pollution levels as high as 27 times above the legal limit. The affected BMW models include the 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d and 335d.
The automaker’s actions were prompted by the discovery that it had improperly installed defeat devices in the cars’ emissions sensors. The defeat devices are meant to make them appear to emit lower levels of pollutants than the cars’ true emissions levels. The software used to pass emissions tests was designed to conceal the devices’ existence. This practice has caused thousands of BMW drivers to pay more for their cars than they should have.
The Complaint alleges that BMW and Bosch engaged in an illegal scheme to circumvent government emissions regulations. The alleged defeat devices resulted in higher NOx emissions than the vehicles’ gasoline counterparts. Additionally, the emissions levels are higher than advertised. As such, the lawsuit claims that BMW owes consumers a large sum of money in damages. A class action will involve the owners of all BMW X5 vehicles. Fortunately, there are options available to opt out of the class action.
2009-2011 330d
A class action lawsuit against BMW alleges that its diesel-powered vehicles were equipped with emissions-cheating software. The software, known as PDF, can mask pollution levels as high as 27 times higher than the legal standard. The alleged models include the 2009-2011 BMW X5 and 330d. Despite their low emission rates, the lawsuit claims that the cars emit up to 27 times more nitrogen oxide than their gasoline-powered counterparts.
The complaint alleges that BMW used a defeat device to reduce its emissions during the testing process on certain models of the X5 and 330d. The defeat device is designed to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels. The carmakers have said that they did not install defeat devices on their vehicles, but this is untrue. Software management programs are not illegal unless they are specifically designed to trick emissions tests and carmakers fail to disclose their presence.
2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d
A recent class-action lawsuit filed against BMW alleges that the company knowingly and intentionally failed to disclose that its cars’ diesel engines were not compliant with federal emissions standards. The lawsuit alleges that BMW concealed the real emissions levels of certain diesel models, including the X5 and 330d. Other BMW diesel owners have filed similar lawsuits against the manufacturer in Colorado, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Defendants also point to the Plaintiffs’ failure to provide sufficient details about their vehicles. The BMW Klägers has provided very few details about their cars, although they did provide photographs of their investigators inspecting the Tested Vehicles. They have provided limited details, however, and are requesting a ruling in their favor. The case is currently pending in the 3d Circuit.
2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d
A legal complaint filed against BMW is bringing the company into the limelight over alleged violations of federal emissions regulations by its diesel-powered cars. Several owners are seeking compensation for the costs incurred by their vehicles due to these emissions violations. Despite numerous complaints, owner reviews on BMW X5 xDrive35d are positive. For more information, contact a law firm like Stern Law.
A class-action lawsuit against BMW alleges the automaker installed cheat devices into certain BMW models to fool the federal government’s emissions tests. These cheat devices hid pollution levels at levels up to three and 27 times higher than the legal limit, and therefore, BMW should have ceased selling these cars. The automaker allegedly colluded with the German parts company Robert Bosch Gmbh to hide the problem by outfitting affected diesel models with cheat devices. The same defeat devices were implicated in diesel emissions cheating lawsuits filed against Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen.
The plaintiffs allege that BMW and Bosch hid the defeat devices, allowing them to cheat the emissions test and increase profit margins. The plaintiffs’ allegations are based on their analysis of a six-year-old BMW X5 model with 60,000 miles. The plaintiffs point out that this car was tested in the laboratory and on the road. The testing revealed that the car had exceeded the legal limits, but the company never reported this information.