BMW 5 Series Lemon Law

Yes, a recurring coolant leak from the charge-air cooler in your 540i's B58 engine is a substantial defect under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, especially since it risks engine damage and leaves you stranded. Two failed repair attempts for the same defect strongly support a lemon law claim. You may be entitled to a full refund of your purchase price, including all fees and finance charges, or a comparable replacement vehicle.

No, BMW cannot require you to use their arbitration program as a prerequisite to filing a lemon law lawsuit in California. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, participation in any manufacturer arbitration program is entirely voluntary for the consumer. You have the right to go directly to court, and many consumers find that retaining a lemon law attorney and filing a civil action produces faster and more favorable results.

To start your California lemon law claim for your M550i, first gather all repair orders, warranty claim documentation, and records of communication with BMW dealers and BMW of North America. Then consult with a California lemon law attorney who can evaluate whether the repeated N63 injector failures meet the threshold for a lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Most lemon law attorneys offer free consultations and handle cases on contingency, so there is typically no upfront cost to you.

Yes, malfunctioning adaptive LED headlights in your 5 Series are considered a safety defect because they directly impair nighttime visibility and safe driving. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, safety-related defects receive heightened consideration, and a vehicle may qualify as a lemon after just two failed repair attempts for a defect that could cause death or serious bodily injury. Headlight failures that reduce illumination or cause unexpected dark spots meet this safety threshold.