Turbocharger Class Settlement
Warranty extension covering 50% of repair costs, or reimbursement of 40-50% of past out-of-pocket turbocharger repair expenses (up to $3,850 maximum for non-dealer repairs)
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 29, 2025. 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
Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with defective turbochargers were allegedly prone to premature failure due to wastegate issues. VWGoA denies the claims and maintains the turbochargers were properly designed, manufactured, and marketed. The settlement provides warranty extensions and reimbursement for past repair expenses without the defendant admitting wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Current or past owners or lessees of specific model year Volkswagen and Audi vehicles (2008-2024 model years, including GTI, Golf, Golf R, Jetta, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Eos, Beetle, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TT, Arteon, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport) equipped with turbochargers and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America in the United States or Puerto Rico.
How to file
File a Claim Form online or by mail postmarked by November 29, 2025 (deadline has passed). Claims must include a repair invoice documenting the turbocharger repair, a declaration confirming no engine modifications, and proof of maintenance adherence if repair documents don't specify the cause of failure. Call 1-855-779-6685 for assistance.
Common questions
- How much does the Turbocharger Class Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Warranty extension covering 50% of repair costs, or reimbursement of 40-50% of past out-of-pocket turbocharger repair expenses (up to $3,850 maximum for non-dealer repairs). 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 Turbocharger Class Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 29, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Turbocharger Class 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 Turbocharger Class Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at turboclasssettlement.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 Turbocharger Class 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 December 4, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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