- 2015/2016/2017 VW/Audi/Porsche Diesel/Gas(NOx/CO2) Emissions Scandal -
{Wikipedia}
{Wikipedia}
The EPA's VW/Audi/Porsche Diesel Emissions Violation(s) Homepage. (Click Here)
The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) VW Investigation Homepage. (Click Here)
United States:
[Diesel Emission Scandal Information From Brand's Website(s)]
- AudiUSA.com
- VW.com
- AudiDieselInformation.com
- VWCourtSettlement.com <---- US 2.0L TDI Owners File a Claim Here
The United States Government's lawsuit and complaint against VW(1/4/2016): (DOJ Complaint) | (EPA PR) | (US Court's website)
--> SETTLEMENT WARNING!! |
If you owned an eligible vehicle on June 28, 2016 and sell, trade or otherwise transfer ownership of your vehicle before the Court grants final approval of the Settlements, you will lose your rights to any benefits under the Settlements.
Impacted 2.0L Diesel (TDI) Models
(EPA's Notice of Violation 9/18/2015) (CARB's Notice of Violation 9/18/2015):
{CARB's extended deadline for a fix to be submitted to regulators for approval is January 14, 2016}
(12/18/2015 Notice)*
(CARB's Notice of Violation 1/12/2016)*
| Settlement News: Details of the Settlement can be found here: ( http://cand.uscourts.gov/crb/vwmdl/proposed-settlement) - 10/25/2016: Judge Breyer APPROVED 2.0L TDI Settlement - BUYBACKS START MID NOVEMBER 2016! - Sign Up for a Claim @ www.vwcourtsettlement.com |
VW / Audi:
- Jetta ( 2009 – 2015 )
- Jetta Sportwagen ( 2009 - 2014 )
- Beetle ( 2012 – 2015 )
- Beetle Convertible ( 2012 - 2015 )
- Golf ( 2010 – 2015 )
- Golf Sportwagen ( 2015 )
- Passat ( 2012 - 2015 )
- Audi A3 ( 2010 – 2015 )
Impacted 3.0L Diesel (TDI) Models
(EPA's Notice of Violation 11/2/2015) (CARB's Notice of Violation 11/2/2015)
{CARB's deadline for a fix to be submitted to regulators for approval is February 2nd 2016}
(45 business day deadline - 11/25/2015 Notice)*^ - CARB received a recall proposal plan 2/2/2016 (CARB Notice 2/4/2016) - | - 7/13/2016 CARB REJECTS VW/AUDI's 3.0L TDI Recall proposal. (CARB Rejection Notice 7/13/2016)
| Settlement News: Details of the 3.0L TDI Settlement ( w/ Partial Consent Decree) can be found here(www.VWCourtSettlement.com). - Details of the December 22nd "status conference" can be found HERE. - CARB Rejected VW's/ Audi's/ Porsche's 3.0L Recall Proposal Plan on 7/13/2016. VW has been given a year(deadline dates below) to attempt a "fix" which meets EPA/CARB regulator approval, but if it isn't successful then buybacks will be required. The Settlement's Approval hearing is on February 14, 2017 @ 8AM PT. VW must submit the compensation agreement by 1/31/2017. The pubic had 30 days (from 12/29/2016) to submit comments to the US Court about the Settlement (without knowing what the exact compensation will be), details HERE. - |
Impacted 3.0L Diesel (TDI) Models:
GENERATION 1
| MODEL | YEARS | REPAIR DEADLINE
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-| Audi Q7 -| { 2009 - 2012 } -| November 10, 2017
-| Volkswagen Touareg -| { 2009 - 2012 } -| November 10, 2017
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GENERATION 2
| MODEL | YEARS | REPAIR DEADLINE
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-| Audi Q5 -| { 2014 - 2016 } -| June 23, 2017
-| Audi Q7 -| { 2013 - 2015 } -| May 12, 2017
-| Audi A6 -| { 2014 - 2016 } -| June 23, 2017
-| Audi A7 -| { 2014 - 2016 } -| June 23, 2017
-| Audi A8 -| { 2014 - 2016 } -| June 23, 2017
-| Audi A8L -| { 2014 - 2016 } -| June 23, 2017
-| Volkswagen Touareg -| { 2013 - 2014 } -| May 12, 2017
-| Volkswagen Touareg -| { 2015 - 2016 } -| April 25, 2017
-| Porsche Cayenne -| { 2013 - 2014 } -| May 12, 2017
-| Porsche Cayenne -| { 2015 - 2016 } -| April 25, 2017
*Information according to: www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/vw_info/vw_faq_3liter.htm
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Impacted 3.0L Gas (TFSI) Models
- More Details To Come -
- Lawsuit Website -
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Rest of the World:
[Diesel Emission Scandal Information From Brand's Website(s)]
- Audi.de
- VW.de
- Audi.co.uk
- Volkswagen.co.uk
- Audi.ca
- VW.ca
- Audi.fr
- VW.fr
- VW.in
- VW.com.cn
- Audi.co.kr
A Canadian Settlement with TDI owners has been made.
Impacted 1.2L, 1.6L, or 2.0L Diesel (TDI) Models:
{Recalls Begin for 1.2L TDIs: 1/6/2016 | Recalls Begin for 1.6L TDIs: 1/10/2016 | Recalls Begin for 2.0L TDIs: 1/3/2016}
Audi:
- Audi A3 ( 2010 - 2015 )
- Audi A3 Cabrio ( 2010 - 2015 )
- Audi A4 ( 2008 - 2015 )
- Audi A5 ( 2008 - 2015 )
- Audi A6 ( 2011 - 2015 )
- Audi TT ( 2008 - 2014 )
- Audi Q3 ( 2011 - 2015 )
- Audi Q5 ( 2009 - 2012 ) <----
VW:
- Jetta ( 2009 – 2015 )
- Jetta Sportwagen ( 2009 - 2014 )
- Beetle ( 2012 – 2015 )
- Beetle Convertible ( 2012 - 2015 )
- Golf ( 2010 – 2015 )
- Golf Sportwagen ( 2015 )
- Passat ( 2012 - 2015 )
- Amarok ( 2011 - 2012 )*
- Tiguan ( ? )*
Impacted 3.0L Diesel (TDI) Models:
VW / Porsche / Audi:
- Volkswagen Touareg ( 2009 - 2016 )
- Porsche Cayenne ( 2010 - 2016 )
- Audi A6 Quattro ( 2009 - 2016 )
- Audi A7 Quattro ( 2012 - 2016 )
- Audi A8 ( 2010 - 2016 )
- Audi A8L ( 2010 - 2016 )
- Audi Q5 ( 2009 - 2016 ) <----
- Audi Q7 ( 2009 - 2016 )
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Upcoming Court Dates:
- October 25th 2016 (Judge Breyer delayed 2.0L TDI Settlement Approval until 10/25 during the 10/18 court hearing) - Judge Breyer APPROVED 2.0L TDI Settlement - BUYBACKS START MID NOVEMBER 2016! - Sign Up for a Claim @ www.vwcourtsettlement.com
- November 3rd @ 8am - UPDATED: Judge Breyer set another court date for the status of the 3.0L TDI resolution. New deadline date is 12/1/2016. Court date set for Nov. 30th @ 8AM.
- December 1st @ 10AM EST (US Congressional Oversight Hearing of 2.0L TDI Settlement)
- November 30th -> DELAYED - December 16th -> DELAYED - December 19th -> DELAYED - December 20th @ 11AM PT(Court Hearing covering a "fix" and possible buyback of 3.0L TDIs - Final Deadline) ---->---> [B]- Judge Breyer announced a Settlement for 3.0L TDI Owners. - More details will be announced during a "status conference" on Thursday ---> Next 3.0L TDI Settlement Court "status conference" December 22nd @ 11AM PT ----> Compensation agreement must be filed with the court by 1/31/2017.
- January 31, 2017 (Court Filing Deadline for the 3.0L TDI Settlement)
- February 14, 2017 (Court Approval Hearing for the 3.0L TDI Settlement)
The US 2.0L TDI VW Settlement Public Comment Period was open until August 6th (The Settlement's Public Comment Period has now EXPIRED).
The US 3.0L TDI VW Settlement Public Comment Period was open from 12/29/2016 for 30 Days. (The Settlement's Public Comment Period has now EXPIRED).
http://www.federalregister.gov/docum...-clean-air-act
All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after 12/29/2016. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail:
To submit comments: Send them to:
By Email [email protected]
By Mail Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611
To submit comments: Send them to:
By Email [email protected]
By Mail Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611
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C-SPAN video coverage of the US Congress's Committee Hearing on the VW Diesel Emissions Scandal: (Click Here)
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The Guardian's Coverage of the English Parliament's Committee Hearing on the VW Diesel Emissions Scandal: (Click Here)
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VW and Audi dealerships have stopped selling new 2015-2016 3.0L TDIs. Including: VW Touareg, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5, and Audi Q7.
VW stated pre-owned 3.0L TDI models from 2013-2014 are included in the stop-sale order.
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11/9/2015
VW Announced their "Customer Goodwill Package" Program today ONLY for U.S. VW 2.0L & 3.0L TDI owners. Update: 2.0L TDI Goodwill Package Registration EXPIRED 4/30/2016. | 3.0L TDI Goodwill Package Registration EXPIRED 7/31/2016. (Below is a link to Audi's Goodwill Program) | - The Settlement has Extended the Registration Deadlines: Former owners must register by September 16, 2016 to claim benefits under the Settlements. - Updated: 8/1/2016
https://www.vwdieselinfo.com/goodwill_package/
Audi's "Customer Goodwill Package" Program for affected 2.0L TDI A3 Owners(Below)(2.0L TDI GWP Registration EXPIRED 4/30/2016):
http://www.audiusa.com/about/diesel-...tion/a3-diesel
http://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/a...ll-Package.pdf
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11/20/2015
VW/Audi admitted to the EPA & CARB that 2009 - 2016 U.S. 3.0L V6 TDI engines are impacted by the EPA's notice of violation.
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11/25/2015
CARB sent a letter to VW/Audi/Porsche giving them 45 business days to provide a recall fix to EPA/CARB regulators for the 3.0L V6 TDIs.
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12/18/2015
CARB has extended the deadline for a fix for the 2.0L TDIs to be submitted to regulators for approval or rejection. New deadline is Jan. 14, 2016.
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12/15/2015
Audi of America mailed apology letters to impacted 3.0L TDI vehicle owners. The letter asks owners to sign up for future updates and to update contact information for Audi in relation to the diesel emissions scandal. Sign up @ AudiDieselInformation.com. To see the letter mailed to owners:(Click Here)
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1/4/2016
The United States Government filed a lawsuit against VW in regards to the defeat device(s) used in vehicles impacted by the diesel emissions scandal. A copy of the legal complaint exists HERE. *
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1/11/2016
At the Detroit Auto Show, VW stated that they're expanding the VW Goodwill Program to include the VW Toureg TDI (2009 - 2016). They also mentioned that an Audi Goodwill Program is currently in the works, but failed to provide any details or dates on when it would be implemented.*
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1/12/2016
CARB & EPA today again rejected VW's 2.0L TDI recall plan. Click Here for CARB's Notice of Violation. Click Here for CARB's Press Release. Click Here for the EPA's Press Release. Click Here for CARB's FAQ on this Notice of Violation. Click Here for the letter which was sent to VW from CARB.*
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1/13/2016
The EPA stated today that the agency is continuing talks with VW over remedies for the impacted 2.0L TDIs, but they have not yet agreed on a solution for those impacted vehicles. *
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2/2/2016
VW provided CARB a proposed 3.0L TDI recall plan by the deadline of 2/2/2016. Now CARB will review the plan and determine whether it meets the requirements previously provided to VW, and decide whether to approve the plan or not.
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2/8/2016
After months of waiting Audi has finally begun to offer a "Goodwill Package" to 3.0L TDI owners.
More info Here:https://www.audiusa.com/about/diesel...tion/v6-diesel
The Audi TDI Goodwill Package consists of:
$500 Audi Prepaid Visa® Loyalty Card
$500 Audi Dealership Card
No-charge 24-hour Roadside Assistance for three years
To initiate the process, please visit https://www.audiusa.com/diesel and select your engine model. There you will find more information about your affected Audi TDI vehicle, as well as details of the Audi TDI Goodwill Package.
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2/25/2016
Today U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer gave VW a March 24, 2016 deadline to state whether VW has determined a remedy for impacted vehicles by the diesel emissions scandal which complies with US regulators' requirements.
(Click Here For More Info)
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3/24/2016
U.S. District Judge Breyer postponed today's deadline until April 21, 2016.
(Click Here For More Info)
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3/29/2016
The FTC sued VW today over falsely advertising TDIs in the US.
(More Info Here)
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4/21/2016
Today, VW met Judge Breyer's deadline for a settlement to be agreed to. Judge Breyer has given VW until June 21, 2016 to put together the final details of the agreement and include the 3.0L TDI into the settlement, which it was not today. (Here are more details on the settlement - Click Here)
The transcripts of today's(4/21/2016) U.S. court hearing(Thanks hiphawpdrunkie for providing the links!
): http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/filelib...Transcript.pdfHere are some details of the settlement disclosed during today's court hearing:
(Provided by Reuters)
The judge said the settlement includes VW's offer to buyback 482,000 2.0-liter vehicles, fix them if regulators agree on that step after further testing, or cancel outstanding leases.
The U.S. settlement will include an environmental remediation fund to address excess emissions, and additional "substantial compensation" to owners to sell back or have their vehicles fixed, Breyer said. The size of the fund and the amount of the compensation to owners were not disclosed.
The U.S. settlement will include an environmental remediation fund to address excess emissions, and additional "substantial compensation" to owners to sell back or have their vehicles fixed, Breyer said. The size of the fund and the amount of the compensation to owners were not disclosed.
Volkswagen spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan said customers do not need to take any action immediately. Based on the court schedule outlined on Thursday, the earliest buybacks would begin is likely in July.
Reuters reported that owners will get around two years to decide whether to sell their vehicles back including the 2009-2015 diesel Jetta and will be offered the estimated value of the vehicles from September 2015, before the scandal erupted, along with an unspecified premium.
Breyer did not disclose the amount of money involved, and ordered lawyers for all parties not to disclose details until they were final. He said there is "definite momentum" toward a final resolution.
The judge set the June 21 deadline for VW and the other parties to nail down the final details before the agreement faces a public comment period. It would need final judicial approval before taking effect.
The judge set the June 21 deadline for VW and the other parties to nail down the final details before the agreement faces a public comment period. It would need final judicial approval before taking effect.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, who outlined the agreement during a hearing in San Francisco, said he expects the issues of Justice Department fines and resolving the 3.0 liter engines will be addressed "expeditiously."
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5/24/2016
At today's US Court "status conference" Judge Breyer stated that "substantial progress" has been made toward a settlement for the 2.0L TDIs. 3.0L TDIs are still having "engineering studies and testing" being performed. Unfortunately, there aren't any further details pertaining to the 3.0L TDIs, at this time.
To summarize, the parties are on track to publicly file the proposed settlements on June 21st.
As previously announced, the Court will hold a preliminary approval hearing of the consumer class-action settlement on July 26 at 8:00 a.m.
In the meantime, the Court will also hold a further status conference at 8:00 a.m. on June 30th.
As previously announced, the Court will hold a preliminary approval hearing of the consumer class-action settlement on July 26 at 8:00 a.m.
In the meantime, the Court will also hold a further status conference at 8:00 a.m. on June 30th.
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6/15/2016
US Courts extended VW's Settlement Deadline of June 21st to June 28th, 2016 @ 12pm. It is believed that this settlement deadline is solely for 2.0L TDIs and 3.0L TDIs are expected to be resolved at a "later date', which is currently unknown.
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6/28/2016
The Settlement for 2.0L TDIs was officially made public today.
Details can be found here:http://cand.uscourts.gov/crb/vwmdl/proposed-settlement
Reuters has an article which helps explain the settlement in a Question and Answer format: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-vo...-idUSKCN0ZE1V9
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6/30/2016
During today's "status conference" a potential "fix" was mentioned for the 3.0L TDIs, but it is currently undergoing more testing prior to approval. More information should be available at another "status conference" court date on August 25th @ 8am.
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7/3/2016
VW's CEO stated when interviewed by the German media that European impacted TDI owners will not receive compensation for the diesel emissions scandal.(More info HERE)
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7/7/2016
VW has agreed to pay California $86 Million in addition to the $15 Billion Settlement for penalties specific to the State of California.
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7/7/2016
The public is now able to comment on the VW Diesel Emissions Scandal Settlement. The public has until August 6th to share their opinion with the US Government about the VW Settlement.
Here is the contact info:
By email: [email protected].
By mail: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, D.C. 20044-7611.
By mail: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, D.C. 20044-7611.
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(Below - Originally Posted On 9/18/2015)
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...laws/72400018/
from USA today
EPA accuses Volkswagen, Audi of evading emission laws
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday accused Volkswagen of installing software on 482,000 diesel cars in the U.S. to evade federal emission regulations, potentially exposing people to harmful pollutants.
The German automaker adopted what the EPA called a "defeat device" to trick U.S. regulators into believing that its cars met Clean Air Act standards, the federal agency said in a statement.
The agency said the diesel cars that violated federal standard were the 2009-14 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle and Golf, the 2014-15 Volkswagen Passat, and the 2009-15 Audi A3.
Those cars emitted nitrogen oxides, which can exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma, at up to 40 times the standard level, the EPA said.
Volkswagen admitted to investigators that it had installed the defeat device, the EPA said.
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EPA accuses Volkswagen, Audi of evading emission laws
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday accused Volkswagen of installing software on 482,000 diesel cars in the U.S. to evade federal emission regulations, potentially exposing people to harmful pollutants.
The German automaker adopted what the EPA called a "defeat device" to trick U.S. regulators into believing that its cars met Clean Air Act standards, the federal agency said in a statement.
The agency said the diesel cars that violated federal standard were the 2009-14 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle and Golf, the 2014-15 Volkswagen Passat, and the 2009-15 Audi A3.
Those cars emitted nitrogen oxides, which can exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma, at up to 40 times the standard level, the EPA said.
Volkswagen admitted to investigators that it had installed the defeat device, the EPA said.
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