What cars were affected by the Volkswagen scandal?

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)

Which VW models are affected by diesel scandal?

Earlier this month, VW admitted that its 3.0-litre diesel engines are also affected by the widening emissions scandal – potentially affecting another 85,000 vehicles. It has identified the VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi A8L and Audi Q5 as being potentially affected.

Who was involved in the Volkswagen scandal?

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is arrested and his home raided over allegations that he played a role in the Volkswagen Group’s diesel scandal. Daimler has to recall nearly 775,000 diesel cars after doubts arose over the veracity of the luxury carmaker’s claim that its vehicles had never had emissions-cheating devices.

What did Volkswagen do with all the recalled cars?

What happened to those recalled VW diesels? Volkswagen was forced to buy back the affected cars and fix their emissions-cheating software and parts. The cars can now be sold again, often at absolutely killer prices.

Which Volkswagen models are affected UK?

Models affected include all Golf Mk6, Passat Mk7 and Tiguan Mk1 diesels, which were ‘equipped exclusively with type EA189 diesel engines. ‘ Audis affected included some A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, TT, Q3 and Q5 models, it was confirmed. Skoda and Seat models affected were also based on the group MQB architecture.

Can I still make a claim against VW?

Yes. If you have an affected vehicle, whether it was purchased new or second hand including on finance, hire purchase, personal contract purchase or leased. You can also claim if you have sold the affected vehicle, provided that you have proof of ownership/leasing.

How many Volkswagens are involved in the scandal?

Around 475,000 vehicles in the U.S. are implicated in the scandal, but about 11 million Volkswagen Group diesels around the world allegedly included the illegal defeat device software. Sales in the U.S. initially plummeted, as did the value of Volkswagens with diesel (TDI) engines.

What did the EPA find in the VW scandal?

It’s been dubbed the “diesel dupe”. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that many VW cars being sold in America had a “defeat device” – or software – in diesel engines that could detect when they were being tested, changing the performance accordingly to improve results.

When did VW get caught cheating on emissions?

In September 2015, the company was caught cheating with diesel cars (also called TDI cars by VW) producing many times the amount of emissions allowed by law. Vehicles sold under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche brands in the U.S., plus other brands in international markets, were included in the deception.

What kind of lawsuits are there against VW?

Volkswagen still faces enforcement actions and lawsuits from governments and investors from around the world, plus additional suits from U.S. states and customers who have opted out of the current settlement. The proposed settlement only applies to Volkswagens equipped with 2.0-liter diesel engines.