BMW’s Shark Fin Problem Finally Reaches a SettlementA few years ago, BMW faced a class-action lawsuit over a problem that seemed minor at first but ended up costing some owners a lot. The lawsuit alleged that the shark-fin antenna on select BMW SUVs wasn’t sealed properly, allowing water to seep in and damage the electronics inside.The suit covered 2019 and 2020 model years of the X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 built from late 2018 to early 2020. Once water got into the shark fin housing, it could mess with the GPS, radio, and other connected features.BMW stuck to its stance that it did nothing wrong. The company isn’t admitting fault, but it chose to settle to avoid a drawn-out legal fight. Now, the settlement just got preliminary court approval, so if it gets final approval, owners …
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Author: Jacob Oliva
