The lawsuit settlement (often referred to as the Bang or N63 settlement) was approved around late 2018. It provides several benefits to current and former owners:
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If you own a 2009–2014 BMW equipped with an N63 V8 engine—specifically the 5 Series , 6 Series , 7 Series , X5 , or X6 —and are experiencing high oil consumption, you are likely part of a well-documented class action settlement. The lawsuit settlement (often referred to as the
A large cloud of smoke from the exhaust, particularly after idling or upon acceleration. Burning Oil Smell: A strong, oily odor around the car. Burning Oil Smell: A strong, oily odor around the car
Repairs related to oil consumption—including valve stem seal replacement—were covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date.
A $1,000 to $1,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new BMW. What to Do If Your BMW Is Smoking
The N63 engine's "hot-vee" design, which places the turbochargers inside the cylinder bank, creates immense heat-soak. This excessive heat causes the rubber valve stem seals to harden, crack, and fail prematurely.