Volkswagen / Audi Diesel Emissions (Canada)

Settled Large payouts ($5k-$50k) class_action · auto

VW/Audi diesel emissions (Canada) - settlements worth over $2B for affected 2.0L and 3.0L owners

Eligibility hint

Owned or leased an affected VW/Audi/Porsche TDI diesel vehicle in Canada (model years ~2009-2016)

Estimated payout range

$5,000 – $8,000,000

Current score

0.50 / 1.00

Official source

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Volkswagen and Audi installed 'defeat device' software so diesel vehicles passed emissions tests while polluting far more on the road. Canadian settlements for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI owners and lessees totalled more than $2 billion in buybacks, repairs and cash payments. Most claim windows have closed, but related matters persist. Eligibility centred on having owned or leased an affected diesel model.

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Brands: volkswagenvwaudiporsche
Products: dieselemissionsdefeat deviceTDIclean diesel

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Volkswagen / Audi Diesel Emissions (Canada) settlement?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Owned or leased an affected VW/Audi/Porsche TDI diesel vehicle in Canada (model years ~2009-2016). Eligibility criteria can change as the settlement develops.

How much could a Volkswagen / Audi Diesel Emissions (Canada) claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from CA$5,000 to CA$8,000,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Volkswagen / Audi Diesel Emissions (Canada) settlement?

Settled. Volkswagen and Audi installed 'defeat device' software so diesel vehicles passed emissions tests while polluting far more on the road. Canadian settlements for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI owners and lessees totalled more than $2 billion in buybacks, repairs and cash payments. Most claim windows have closed, but related matters persist. Eligibility centred on having owned or leased an affected diesel model.

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