VW Engine Water Pump Defect Class Action Settlement

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

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

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

www.EngineWaterPumpSettlement.com

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

Thomas P. Sobran
THOMAS P. SOBRAN PC

Patrice Bishop
STULL STULL & BRODY

Defense Counsel

Michael B. Gallub
HERZFELD & RUBIN PC

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