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. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company promises to make “any repair to correct a defect in the manufacturer’s material or workmanship” when, according to the complaint, the company hides the fact that it does not repair a defect in the sunroofs of several Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. (Cole et al v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. et al, Case No. 20-cv-2085, N.D. Cal.)

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Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

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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

The Safety of Volkswagen Vehicles

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