Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 15, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Mercedes-Benz USA allegedly failed to properly classify fourteen vehicle parts as high-cost emissions warranty parts that should be covered under California's High-Priced Part (HPP) Warranty for 7 years and 70,000 miles. Mercedes-Benz denies wrongdoing and admits no liability.
Do you qualify?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased or leased a Mercedes-Benz vehicle (model year 2015 to present) covered by an HPP Warranty and were registered in a Section 177 State (states that have adopted California's emissions regulations, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington).
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Out-of-pocket reimbursement for covered parts diagnosis, repair, or replacement
Class members who paid out of pocket to diagnose, repair, or replace covered vehicle parts for model year 2015 to present Mercedes-Benz vehicles between 4 years/50,000 miles and 7 years/70,000 miles and whose vehicle was registered in a covered state may receive reimbursement for their out-of-pocket costs.
Who is in the class
You are a Settlement Class Member if you fit the following description and do not opt out of the Settlement: You are a person, in a Section 177 State*, who purchased or leased a Mercedes-Benz vehicle between model year 2015 and the present that is covered by an HPP Warranty.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by May 15, 2026 through the settlement website, email to info@HazdovacEmissionsWarrantySettlement.com, or by mail to Hazdovac v. MBUSA Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 4387, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. You must provide proof of out-of-pocket payment for diagnosis, repair, or replacement of covered parts between 4 years/50,000 miles and 7 years/70,000 miles on your vehicle.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 15, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Hazdovac v. MBUSA Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at hazdovacemissionswarrantysettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Hazdovac Emissions Warranty Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for June 25, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Cory Hazdovac
Defendants
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
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In the news
- Mercedes-Benz to pay nearly $150 million to settle states' emissions allegationsCBS News · December 23, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegationsABC News · December 22, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz Is Redefining Luxury for Younger GenerationsAdweek · October 2, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz USA to recall over 27,000 vehicles over risk of engine stall, NHTSA saysInvesting.com · September 27, 2024
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