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Volkswagen has agreed to resolve a VW engine water pump defect class action lawsuit against them with a settlement providing warranties and refunds of up to $4,000.
The settlement benefits current or former owners or lessees of Volkswagen or Audi vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EA888 engine. Various models and model years from the brands are included, with more information available in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.
Plaintiffs in the VW engine water pump defect class action lawsuit claimed that Audi and Volkswagen vehicles were equipped with a defective engine containing a defect water pump. The defect caused financial injury to consumers, according to the plaintiffs.
A vehicle’s water pump helps circulate coolant throughout the engine in order to prevent overheating. The water pump component found in the affected VW engines was reportedly defective, causing engine problems such as coolant loss, overheating, and even catastrophic engine failure.
“Water pump failure and the resulting engine overheating pose a serious safety issue while the vehicle is being operated since there is loss of engine power without warning and the loss of power-assisted steering and reduced braking caused by lack of engine vacuum,” the VW engine water pump defect class action lawsuit argued.
The plaintiffs claimed that they were often forced to pay between $900 and $1,200 to cover the costs of water pump engine repairs or replacements because VW refused to cover the damages under warranty.
Volkswagen has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims against them.
The settlement offers both extended warranties and reimbursement for past repairs or replacements of damaged engines or engine water pumps. Reimbursement claims for failed water pumps is capped at $950 while reimbursement for failed engines is capped at $4,000.
The amount that a Class Member can recover for reimbursement will depend on a variety of factors including the mileage and age of the vehicles as well as what type of damage occurred. These factors will influence the percentage of reimbursement that is available.
In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim with the settlement by April 30, 2020. Claims must include supporting documentation such as repair record(s), receipts, proof of payment, and proof of adherence to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule.
The deadline for exclusion and objection was Feb. 14, 2020. The final approval hearing for the VW engine water pump defect class action settlement is May 14, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Current or former owners or lessees of Volkswagen or Audi vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EA888 engine. This includes the following models and model years:
Consumers can check their eligibility with the VIN lookup found on the VW engine water pump defect class action settlement website.
Potential Award
An extended warranty and repair or replacement reimbursement up to $4,000.
The new extended warranty will cover the repair and replacement of failed engine water pumps for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Under the warranty, the reimbursement percentage depends on the number of miles a vehicle has driven and the time that has passed since the in-service date.
The amount that a Class Member can recover for reimbursement will depend on a variety of factors including the mileage and age of the vehicles as well as what type of damage occurred. Reimbursement claims for failed water pumps is capped at $950 while reimbursement for failed engines is capped at $4,000.
Reimbursement for both settlement claims and future warranty claims will follow these rules:
Proof of Purchase
Repair record(s), receipts, proof of payment, and proof of adherence to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule.
Claim Form
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
4/30/2020
Case Name
Coffeng, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Case No. 3:17-cv-01825-JD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
5/14/2020
UPDATE: The VW Engine Water Pump Defect Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 10, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Engine Water Pump Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 2530
Portland, OR 97208-2530
info@EngineWaterPumpSettlement.com
1-877-363-7829
Class Counsel
Gary S. Graifman
KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC
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Patrice Bishop
STULL STULL & BRODY
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Michael B. Gallub
HERZFELD & RUBIN PC
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62 thoughts onVW Engine Water Pump Defect Class Action Settlement
I just heard about this settlement a month ago. My water pump is leaking. I went on a website with my VIN number and my car is eligible. 2017 VW Golf R
I agree with you. We need to file claims of fraud. I would have never thought a company like Volkswagen would try to exploit so many of their customers. I know I have a legitimate claim. I have filed all the necessary paperwork several times. Al I get back is the same old can responses that my claim is under review. The last response is if your claim is approved you will receive a check in the mail. If your claim is not approved they will have no further contact with me. They have no intentions of approving my claim. I will be waiting on my check until my dying day. On top of all this they will not communicate with me on why my claim might be rejected. What a scam. Does anyone have a phone number or email address to a person of significant power with Volkswagen? Maybe we should contact them to try and get this resolved. It is their reputation that’s on the line. If enough of us speak loud enough to the right people or organization maybe something will be done.
Same thing happened to us. Filled out the necessary paperwork, filed it all on time. They said if its approved you’ll get a check, if not, don’t contact us anymore. The judge presiding over this case should be notified. There should be some type of check and balance on all these claims. Not just one legal office or however it was conducted. Nothing but a total scam!
Should we start a Change.org petition and blast it on social media? This is outrageous.
I have sent in all required documentation hoping to be reimbursed for my water pump and have received nothing. I feel that all of us in this position should file claims of fraud with the state attorney general’s office. The question is in which state would it be best to file the complaint?
I agree with you. We need to file claims of fraud. I would have never thought a company like Volkswagen would try to exploit so many of their customers. I know I have a legitimate claim. I have filed all the necessary paperwork several times. Al I get back is the same old can responses that my claim is under review. The last response is if your claim is approved you will receive a check in the mail. If your claim is not approved they will have no further contact with me. They have no intentions of approving my claim. I will be waiting on my check until my dying day. On top of all this they will not communicate with me on why my claim might be rejected. What a scam. Does anyone have a phone number or email address to a person of significant power with Volkswagen? Maybe we should contact them to try and get this resolved. It is their reputation that’s on the line. If enough of us speak loud enough to the right people or organization maybe something will be done.