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Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC

BMW's US financing arm settled an SEC fair fund case tied to private-placement debt securities sold between 2016 and 2020. If you bought those bonds, you may be owed money from the fund.

Purchasers of certain debt securities offered by BMW US Capital, LLC in private placement transactions between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020. Payout: Each claimant's recovery is determined by their Interest Amount, divided by the Aggregate Interest Amount, multiplied by the Net Available Fair Fund. Minimum distribution threshold is $250. Claim deadline: May 10, 2024. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.

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Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

You may qualify if you purchased certain BMW US Capital, LLC debt securities through a private placement transaction between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020.

Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Purchasers of certain debt securities offered by BMW US Capital, LLC in private placement transactions between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020

This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.

New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.

Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

What you need. Proof of your securities purchase and interest amount will be needed — gather transaction records before you file.

Important dates

May 10, 2024
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Claim deadline (closed)
Last day to submit a claim to the administrator.

How hard is this claim to file?

This is an SEC Fair Fund — not a class action — for investors who bought BMW US Capital, LLC debt securities in private placements between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020. The claims deadline was May 10, 2024, so the window has closed; if you filed by then, watch for a distribution check from KCC Class Action Services.

Watch out for

  • The claims deadline was May 10, 2024, 11:59 P.M. PT — it has already passed. Do not assume a claim filed after that date will be honored without explicit confirmation from the administrator.
  • The minimum distribution threshold is $250 — if your calculated share falls below that amount, you will receive nothing regardless of your eligibility.
  • This is an SEC enforcement action Fair Fund, not a typical class-action settlement; the process and administrator are different from most consumer settlements.
  • Only purchasers of BMW US Capital, LLC debt securities in private placement transactions are covered — public market bond buyers are not in this class.

We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.

How do I file a claim for this settlement?

This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.

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    Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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    If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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  • Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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  • Claim deadline

    May 10, 2024

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Eligibility summary

    Purchasers of certain debt securities offered by BMW US Capital, LLC in private placement transactions between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Payment status

    Claim period open

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Estimated payout

    Each claimant's recovery is determined by their Interest Amount, divided by the Aggregate Interest Amount, multiplied by the Net Available Fair Fund. Minimum distribution threshold is $250.

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Administrator

    KCC Class Action Services

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Official claim URL

    www.bmwfairfund.com

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period start

    April 11, 2016

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period end

    September 24, 2020

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    3-20060

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    In the Matter of Bayerische Motoren Werke, Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America, LLC, and BMW US Capital, LLC

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

Common questions

Is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by KCC Class Action Services. File only through the official settlement website (www.bmwfairfund.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

Purchasers of certain debt securities offered by BMW US Capital, LLC in private placement transactions between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020

How much can I get from the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC settlement?

Each claimant's recovery is determined by their Interest Amount, divided by the Aggregate Interest Amount, multiplied by the Net Available Fair Fund. Minimum distribution threshold is $250. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.

What is the claim deadline?

The claim deadline is May 10, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.

Do I need proof to claim?

The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.

When will Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC pay out?

No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC claim form?

No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (May 10, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

Who is eligible to file a claim?

Anyone who purchased certain BMW US Capital, LLC debt securities in private placement transactions between April 11, 2016 and September 24, 2020.

How much will I receive?

Your payment depends on your Interest Amount compared to the total of all eligible claimants' interest. There is a minimum threshold — distributions under $250 are not issued.

When was the claim deadline?

The claim deadline was May 10, 2024.

Where do I file or get more information?

The official settlement site is bmwfairfund.com — all filing details and instructions are there.

Where to act

There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

No public claim form

The claim deadline (May 10, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.

Listed on the official settlement website (KCC Class Action Services).

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SettleSignal summary card for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW of North America LLC, and BMW US Capital LLC — $250, claim by May 10, 2024. Accepted official evidence on file.
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