What is the claim deadline for the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement?

The claim deadline is September 30, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at mbaemincentive.com.

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.

How long until I get paid from the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement?

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.

What happens if I do nothing?

You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Mercedes-Benz USA separately over these same claims.

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Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement

Up to $2,000

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.

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?: The claim deadline is September 30, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at mbaemincentive.com.
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.
How long until I get paid from the Mercedes-Benz USA Approved Emission Modification Incentive Settlement?: 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.
What happens if I do nothing?: You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Mercedes-Benz USA separately over these same claims.

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