An Audi and Volkswagen settlement returns money to drivers allegedly forced to pay for automatic emergency braking (AEB) system repairs stemming from a manufacturer defect.
The settlement benefits owners and lessees of certain Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Consumers can find a full list of eligible vehicles cin the “Who’s Eligible” section below or check their vehicle eligibility using the
VIN number lookup
on the settlement website.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Volkswagen and Audi equipped certain vehicles with defective AEB systems, causing the systems to fail or not function properly. According to the plaintiffs, the defendants knew about the defects but forced drivers to foot the bill for repairs.
Volkswagen Group
owns
Audi and Volkswagen, which are vehicle manufacturers.
Audi and Volkswagen haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the AEB defect class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, all class members can receive an extended new vehicle limited warranty. This extended warranty covers 75% of the cost of AEB system malfunctions or failures within 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Class members who previously experienced AEB system malfunctions or failures can receive up to 75% reimbursement for repairs they paid for out of pocket within 12 months or 12,000 miles of their vehicles’ original new vehicle limited warranty. Class members who paid for repairs within their original new vehicle limited warranty can receive up to 100% reimbursement.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 17, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for July 17, 2024.
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 15, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement benefits owners and lessees of certain Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Eligible vehicles include:
- 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon
- 2018-2023 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2020-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2016-2017 Volkswagen CC
- 2016-2021 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016-2019 and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R
- 2016-2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2016-2023 Volkswagen GTI
- 2016-2019 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4
- 2016-2023 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2016-2022 Volkswagen Passat
- 2022-2023 Volkswagen Taos
- 2018-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2015- 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
- 2015-2020 and 2022-2023 Audi A3
- 2019-2023 Audi Q3
- 2013-2023 Audi A4
- 2013-2023 Audi A5
- 2013-2023 Audi Q5
- 2012-2023 Audi A6
- 2012-2023 Audi A7
- 2011-2023 Audi A8
- 2017-2023 Audi Q7
- 2019-2023 Audi Q8
- 2019-2023 Audi e-tron
- 2022-2023 Audi e-tron GT
- 2022-2023 Audi Q4
Consumers can check their vehicle eligibility using the
VIN Number Lookup
on the settlement website.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Repair orders or other records, including:
- Claimant name
- Make/model/VIN of vehicle
- Date of repair
- Name/address of repair facility
- Description of repair including parts repaired and parts/labor costs
- Vehicle mileage at time of repairs
- Receipts or invoicing showing repairs were paid for
- Proof of ownership
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
07/15/2024
Case Name
Dack, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc., et al.
, Case No. 4:20-cv-00615, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Final Hearing
07/17/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
AEB Settlement Claims Administrator
C/O Rust Consulting Inc – 8510
PO Box 2837
Faribault, MN 55021-8641
info@AEBsettlement.com
833-637-2922
Class Counsel
BURSOR & FISHER
WALSH PLLC
SAUDER SCHELKOPF
LAW OFFICE OF ADAM R. GONNELLI LLC
BERGER MONTAGUE PC
CAPSTONE LAW APC
Defense Counsel
Michael B Gallub
Homer B Ramsey
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP
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3 thoughts onAudi, Volkswagen emergency brake class action settlement
Based upon the scheduled 7/17/24 final hearing date and prelim documents, the Court is likely to approve the Settlement on 7/17/24. 30 days after the settlement approval the ability to appeal becomes expired (8/19/24). Three business days later is the Effective Date (8/22/24). Reimbursements will be mailed with 150 days of Effective Date (1/24/25).
I literally just started having an issue w mine- 2016 vW Jetta tsi