Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche have reached proposed Settlements involving 3.0-liter Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel vehicles with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”), the California Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and current 3.0-liter vehicle owners/lessees and certain former owners/lessees.
Of approximately 80,000 3.0L TDI vehicles that were produced for sale in the United States, approximately 22,000 Volkswagen vehicles, 47,000 Audi vehicles, and 11,000 Porsche vehicles are currently in use. As described more fully below, certain vehicles are eligible for buybacks or lease terminations, while others may be eligible for emissions modifications, if approved by regulators. Eligible consumers receiving an approved emissions modification will receive the modification free of charge and also receive additional compensation for participating in the program. If emissions modifications for those vehicles are not approved, they will be eligible for buybacks or lease terminations.
The agreements covering the proposed 3.0L TDI recall program are subject to the final approval of Judge Charles R. Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, who presides over the federal Multi-District Litigation (MDL) proceedings related to the diesel matter. Judge Breyer granted preliminary approval of the settlement on February 14, 2017, and a final approval hearing has been scheduled for May 11, 2017. For more information on the agreements, including schedules, orders, hearing transcripts, and an executive summary of the class settlement, please visit the Court’s website.
Who’s Eligible
“All persons (including individuals and entities) who, on September 18, 2015, were registered owners or lessees of, or, in the case of non-Volkswagen Dealers, held title to or held by bill of sale dated on or before September 18, 2015, an Eligible Vehicle in the United States or its territories, or who, between September 18, 2015, and the end of the claim period, become a registered owner of, or, in the case of non-Volkswagen Dealers, hold title to or hold by bill of sale dated after September 18, 2015, but before the end of the Claims Period, an Eligible Vehicle in the United States or its territories.” (Some exclusions apply, please see the official Long Form Notice for more details.)
“The following 2.0-liter TDI engine vehicles are included and may be eligible*:
*To be eligible, a vehicle must be Operable. Additional requirements regarding the vehicle’s title also apply.
VW Beetle
2013 – 2015
VW Beetle Convertible
2013 – 2015
VW Golf
2010 – 2015
VW Golf SportWagen
2015
VW Jetta
2009 – 2015
VW Jetta SportWagen
2009 – 2014
VW Passat
2012 – 2015
Audi A3
2010 – 2013; 2015”
Potential Award
$5,100 or more cash payment plus Vehicle Buyback or Approved Emissions Modification for owners who had their vehicle Sept. 18, 2015 or before.
$2,550 or more cash payment plus Vehicle Buyback or Approved Emissions Modification for owners who had their vehicle after Sept. 18, 2015.
Lessees will be eligible for a no-cost Lease Termination and are eligible for a cash payment of 10 percent of the vehicle value plus $1,529.005.
$2,550 or more cash payment for Eligible Sellers.
Proof of Purchase
To start a claim, owners and lessees must provide the following information:
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle registration
- Vehicle title (owners with no lien)
- Lease contract (Lessees)
- Lender information and financial consent form (for loans and leases)
- Driver’s license (or other government-issued photo identification) and
- Name of your preferred dealership
Claim Form Deadline
09/16/2016 for former owners and lessees
09/16/2016 for sellers of eligible vehicles
09/01/2018 for current owners and lessees
Case Name
In Re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2762, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division
Final Hearing
10/18/2016
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
VW Court Settlement
P.O. Box 214500
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
1-844-98-CLAIM
Class Counsel
Elizabeth Cabraser, Lead Counsel
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERENSTEIN, LLP
Defense Counsel
Sharon L. Nelles
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP
