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BMW may improperly calibrate speedometer.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topic
- Defective Product or Service
Products or Services
- Speedometers
- BMW
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
This is an investigation and a potential class action lawsuit against BMW for possibly inflating the number of miles actually driven by allowing inaccurate speedometer calibration.
Consumers have complained that the BMW speedometers may be calibrated to show the vehicle is traveling faster than the true speed of the vehicle. This can be harmful to consumers since an odometer that piles up mileage faster than it should will ultimately push the vehicle out of warranty quicker than an odometer that is calibrated correctly. The consumer may then be forced to incur repairs that should have been covered under warranty, additional costs for mileage upon the return of a lease vehicle, and additional but unneeded maintenance costs.
This may affect the following models: BMW Series 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, L, M, X, and Z.
Consumers have complained that the BMW speedometers may be calibrated to show the vehicle is traveling faster than the true speed of the vehicle. This can be harmful to consumers since an odometer that piles up mileage faster than it should will ultimately push the vehicle out of warranty quicker than an odometer that is calibrated correctly. The consumer may then be forced to incur repairs that should have been covered under warranty, additional costs for mileage upon the return of a lease vehicle, and additional but unneeded maintenance costs.
This may affect the following models: BMW Series 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, L, M, X, and Z.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| BMW Group (BMW) | The BMW Group (known by its more common name Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) manufactures and distributes, through subsidiaries, automobiles and motorcycles worldwide. |