Which VW engines are affected by emissions scandal?
Reports suggest that cars powered by the 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with Cylinder On Demand technology are affected. Further reports suggest that VW BlueMotion diesel models with three and four-cylinder diesel engines are also affected.
What years of VW diesel cars are affected?
Affected vehicles
- 2.0 liter diesel vehicle models and model years with defeat devices: Jetta (2009 – 2015) Jetta Sportwagen (2009 – 2014) Beetle (2013 – 2015)
- 3.0 liter diesel vehicle models and model years with defeat devices: Volkswagen Touareg (2009 – 2016) Porsche Cayenne (2013 – 2016) Audi A6 Quattro (2014 – 2016)
Can you still claim for VW Emissions 2021?
Yes, you can still claim emissions compensation if you have since sold your car. Though, the amount you can claim may be affected.
Are there any lawsuits against VW diesel cars?
In 2016 multiple government agencies and car owners sued Volkswagen, saying that the company installed “defeat devices” in 2.0L diesel cars that cheated on emissions testing.
When did the VW diesel emissions settlement happen?
As of December 21, 2016, Volkswagen reached a second settlement with the roughly 78,000 owners and lessees of 3.0-liter diesel models. In late January 2017, Volkswagen announced a $1.2 billion program that differs substantially from the $10 billion program for 2.0-liter diesel models.
How many VW TDI cars are there in the US?
VW equipped 600,000 cars with emissions cheating software. These TDI vehicles pollute at illegal levels. On October 25, 2016, a federal court approved the terms of a $15 billion settlement that VW hopes will make things right with U.S. TDI owners.
Where is the investigation going on VW diesel?
UPDATE 12/4/19: German prosecutors raided Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg, Germany, headquarters on December 3, as part of a fresh investigation into diesel VWs. This time, they are reportedly interested in the EA288 four-cylinder engine, successor to the EA189 diesel engine around which the Dieselgate investigation has centered.
