Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter $789M BlueTEC emissions class action settlement

Current and former owners and lessees of certain Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter BlueTEC vehicles may qualify to claim thousands of dollars thanks to Mercedes emissions class action lawsuit settlement agreements with the carmaker and supplier Bosch totaling more than $789 million. 

The Class is made up of all current and former owner or lessees of subject vehicles who, on or before Sept. 14, 2020, owned or leased and registered a subject vehicle or who, after Sept. 14, 2020, began owning or leasing and registered a subject vehicle for which an approved emission modifications (AEM) has not been installed.

Also included are dealers and resellers who meet the Class definition.

The following Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are subject to the Mercedes emissions lawsuit settlement:

• E250 (2014-2016)
• E350 (2011-2013)
• GL320 (2009
• GL350 (2010-2016)
• GLE300d (2016)
• GLE350d (2016)
• GLK250 (2013-2015)
• ML250 (2015)
• ML320 (2009)
• ML350 (2010-2014)
• R320 (2009)
• R350 (2010-2012)
• S350 (2012-2013)
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
• Freightliner Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)
• Freightliner Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)

Plaintiffs in the Mercedes emissions class action had alleged certain Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC vehicles were equipped with emission control systems that caused them to emit more nitrogen oxides than consumers expect and more than what is permitted under state and federal law.

They argued the defendants intentionally misled consumers.

Mercedes BlueTEC settlement benefits

Mercedes-Benz has agreed to pay a maximum of $726 million, while Bosch will pay $63.3 million.

Current owners and lessees who file a valid claim will receive $3,290 from the Mercedes BlueTEC settlement, plus about $300 from the Bosch settlement, plus a possible additional payment, if no former owner or lessee submits a valid claim for the same vehicle.

Alternatively, current owners or lessees of a vehicle for which a former owner or lessee submits a valid claim or the purchase or lease began after Sept. 14, 2020, are expected receive $2,467.50 from the Mercedes BlueTEC settlement and about $225 from the Bosch settlement, plus a potential additional amount.

Former owners or lessees are expected to receive $822.50 from the Mercedes settlement, plus $75 from the Bosch settlement. These payments will be divided equally among former owners and lessees who file valid claims for the same vehicle.

More information on the potential additional payments is available on the Mercedes emissions settlement website.

If an AEM is not made available by Oct. 1, 2022, Class Members may file a claim for payments ranging from $740.25 to $2,632, depending on the vehicle’s model year and on whether more than one claim is made on the vehicle, by Nov. 30, 2022.

The deadline for Class Members to exclude themselves or object to the Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC lawsuit settlement is May 24, 2021.

A hearing is also scheduled for July 12, 2021.

The deadline for former owners or lessees of registered subject vehicles to file a valid claim form is July 12, 2021 (or the date of final Mercedes emissions lawsuit settlement approval, if it is after July 12).

Current owners or lessees will receive a payment if the AEM is installed and a claim submitted by Oct. 1, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

The Class is made up of all current and former owner or lessees of subject vehicles who, on or before Sept. 14, 2020, owned or leased and registered a subject vehicle or who, after Sept. 14, 2020, began owning or leasing and registered a subject vehicle for which an approved emission modifications (AEM) has not been installed.

Also included are dealers and resellers who meet the Class definition.

The following Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are subject to the settlement:

• E250 (2014-2016)
• E350 (2011-2013)
• GL320 (2009
• GL350 (2010-2016)
• GLE300d (2016)
• GLE350d (2016)
• GLK250 (2013-2015)
• ML250 (2015)
• ML320 (2009)
• ML350 (2010-2014)
• R320 (2009)
• R350 (2010-2012)
• S350 (2012-2013)
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
• Freightliner Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)
• Freightliner Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)

Potential Award

Up to $3,590.

• Current owners and lessees who file a valid claim will receive $3,290 from the Mercedes BlueTEC settlement, plus about $300 from the Bosch settlement, plus a possible additional payment, if no former owner or lessee submits a valid claim for the same vehicle.
• Alternatively, current owners or lessees of a vehicle for which a former owner or lessee submits a valid claim or the purchase or lease began after Sept. 14, 2020, are expected receive $2,467.50 from the Mercedes settlement and about $225 from the Bosch settlement, plus a potential additional amount.
• Former owners or lessees are expected to receive $822.50 from the Mercedes settlement, plus $75 from the bosch settlement. These payments will be divided equally among former owners and lessees who file valid claims for the same vehicle.
• If an AEM is not made available by Oct. 1, 2022, Class Members may file a claim for payments ranging from $740.25 to $2,632, depending on the vehicle’s model year and on whether more than one claim is made on the vehicle, by Nov. 30, 2022.
• More information on potential additional payments is available on the settlement website.

Proof of Purchase

• Proof of current or former vehicle ownership or lease
• Dates you owned or leased the registered subject vehicle
• A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued identification
• Proof of vehicle registration (including date)
• For current owners and lessees, the repair order or invoice you receive when the AEM is performed on your subject vehicle in order to prove it received the AEM (unless no AEM was made available by October 1, 2022)
• If submitting a claim for transportation reimbursement, a receipt establishing the transportation costs for trips to and from the authorized dealership.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

Varies

• The deadline for former owners or lessees of registered subject vehicles to file a valid claim form is July 12, 2021 (or the date of final settlement approval, if it is after July 12).
• Current owners or lessees will receive a payment if the AEM is installed and a claim submitted by Oct. 1, 2022.
• If an AEM is not made available by Oct. 1, 2022, Class Members may file a claim by Nov. 30, 2022.

Case Name

In re: Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation, Case No. 2:16-cv-881-KM-ESK in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

05/24/2021

Settlement Website

MBBlueTECSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

MB Blue Tec Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91310
Seattle, WA 98111
1-877-313-0170
info@mbbluetecsettlement.com

Class Counsel

James E. Cecchi
CARELLA, BYRNE, CECCHI, OLSTEIN, BRODY & AGNELLO PC

Steve W. Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP

Christopher A. Seeger
SEEGER WEISS LLP

Defense Counsel

Daniel W. Nelson
Geoffrey M. Sigler
Lucas C. Townsend
Chantale Fiebig
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

Troy M. Yoshino
Matthew J. Kemner
Eric J. Knapp
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP

Matthew D. Slater
Jeffrey A. Rosenthal
Carmine D. Boccuzzi Jr.
Jennifer Kennedy Park
Abena Mainoo
CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP

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