Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement
Up to $2,000
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What happened
Mercedes-Benz settled with a coalition of state attorneys general regarding the design, manufacture, import, marketing, offer, sale, or lease of certain diesel vehicles. As part of the settlement, Mercedes-Benz is offering eligible owners and lessees $2,000 to incentivize installation of an Approved Emission Modification.
Do you qualify?
Current and former owners or lessees of Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II diesel vehicles or Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles (Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner-branded) that were registered in the United States and had an Approved Emission Modification installed on or after August 1, 2023, or will have one installed by August 31, 2026.
Who is in the class
Current and Former Owners and Lessees of a Subject Vehicle (Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II diesel vehicles or Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles that were registered in the United States)
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Visit the settlement website at https://mbaemincentive.com/ and submit a valid claim by September 30, 2026. You must provide proof of owning or leasing an eligible vehicle and documentation of the Approved Emission Modification installation at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Common questions
- How much does the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $2,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 30, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive 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 Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at mbaemincentive.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 Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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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