BMW settles E46 3-series subframe lawsuit, promises to repair affected models -

**+The Jesal+** · 06-20-2009, 12:47 PM

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As the result of a class action lawsuit settlement against BMW, the luxury German automaker will begin an inspection-and-repair process for potentially faulty subframes in fourth-generation 3-series models. The particular model in question is the E46, and covers the complete model run from 1999 through to 2006.

The suit originated in 2006 and claimed that defects in E46 3-series models cause fractures in the rear-axle supports in the subframe. Some customers have reported clunking noises from the rear and some have even experienced complete subframe failure.

This settlement only pertains to U.S. residents for now and is not classified as a recall of any kind. Details will be forthcoming, pending the court's final approval of the proposed class settlement. In advance of the final settlement, BMW customers with questions should visit the website www.E46subframeclassactionsettlement.com.

In the meantime, all E46 3-series owners and leases in the U.S. who have not noticed the problem or have already fixed it themselves should check the website as well as they may be eligible for reimbursement.

BMW settles E46 3-series subframe lawsuit, promises to repair affected models - [E46 BMW 3-series] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots

Good news!!

Lawless · 06-20-2009, 08:01 PM

Haven't noticed anything, crap, should have had A&L check it while my car was there last week....doh.

I did get a letter for the class action suit so I guess if I have a claim as a second owner it should be pretty straight forward.

jakeyb · 06-20-2009, 08:48 PM

Just sent in my paperwork for this issue. Hopefully I can get mine checked for free

QuickGuy · 06-20-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeyb

Just sent in my paperwork for this issue. Hopefully I can get mine checked for free

Track it a bunch and crack it and then get it fixed lol....

Tuna · 06-21-2009, 10:35 AM

I got it in the mail. Unfortunately it only covers those who had to pay for repairs out of pocket. I had 3 e46's and none of them ever broke.

adeelpowers · 06-21-2009, 04:03 PM

Did they acknowledge the subframe issues on the Z3? Aren't those more notorious?

06-20-2009, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
jakeyb byekaj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Purdue Univ./ Aurora, IL Posts: 3,399 Car: E46	Just sent in my paperwork for this issue. Hopefully I can get mine checked for free __________________ BMX Bike: Sold Mountain Bike: Sold K2 Skates: Sold Stage 3 S4: Sold My excuse for not coming to ETK meets... I have to walk 30 miles to UNO's

06-21-2009, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tuna in motor oil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 12,840 Car: M THREEEEEEEEs	I got it in the mail. Unfortunately it only covers those who had to pay for repairs out of pocket. I had 3 e46's and none of them ever broke. __________________

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adeelpowers Mentally Destorted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palestine, IL Posts: 5,009 Car: e36 and e38	Did they acknowledge the subframe issues on the Z3? Aren't those more notorious? __________________ 2001 740i M-Sport + 1999 M3 Cabrio “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

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Lawless Eurotek Premier Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 368 Car: 2003 BMW 330ci	Haven't noticed anything, crap, should have had A&L check it while my car was there last week....doh. I did get a letter for the class action suit so I guess if I have a claim as a second owner it should be pretty straight forward.