The Safety of Volkswagen Vehicles

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Volkswagen for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of its 2016 and 2017 models, including the Jetta, the Passat, and several Golf models. According to the plaintiffs, two of the safety systems (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking) in the vehicles do not work properly in speeds over 18 miles per hour. The complaint was originally filed in state court in April 2018 and transferred to federal court in June 2018. (D’Amore et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. et al, Case No. 18-cv-5682, C. D. CA.)

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Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

Class Action

Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

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Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net

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Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net

Allegations: Failing to disclose that Car-Net was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would become inoperable when 3G services were phased out

Porsche Connect

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Porsche Connect

Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would be inoperable when 3G services were phased out

Volkswagen’s People First Warranty

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Volkswagen’s People First Warranty

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Volkswagen fails to honor promises in the advertising and marketing materials for its People First bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.…

Volkswagen Routan’s Oil Filter

Class Action

Volkswagen Routan’s Oil Filter

January 2016: This action was dismissed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. while class members’ claims were dismissed When…