Volkswagen/Audi Turbocharger Class Settlement
For Generation 3 vehicles: 50% of turbocharger repair/replacement cost covered under extended warranty. For past repairs: 50% reimbursement of paid repair costs (or 40% if repair documentation lacks specific cause details), capped at $3,850 for non-dealer repairs.
Last verified September 10, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
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What happened
Volkswagen and Audi vehicles were alleged to have defective turbochargers prone to premature failure due to wastegate fork head and/or link pin issues. VWGoA denies the claims and asserts the turbochargers function properly and were properly designed and manufactured. The settlement was reached without the court deciding in favor of either party.
Do you qualify?
Current or past owners or lessees of certain 2008-2024 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with turbochargers, specifically identified by VIN, that were distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico. Settlement Class Vehicles include certain model-year GTI, Golf R, Beetle, Jetta, Eos, Passat, CC, Tiguan, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, and TT models.
How to file
The claim deadline passed on November 29, 2025. Claims required submitting a completed Claim Form with repair invoices, declarations under penalty of perjury, and proof of maintenance adherence to the Settlement Claim Administrator (JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91184, Seattle, WA 98111 or by phone at 1-855-779-6685).
Common questions
- How much does the Volkswagen/Audi Turbocharger Class Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: For Generation 3 vehicles: 50% of turbocharger repair/replacement cost covered under extended warranty. For past repairs: 50% reimbursement of paid repair costs (or 40% if repair documentation lacks specific cause details), capped at $3,850 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 Volkswagen/Audi 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 Volkswagen/Audi 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 Volkswagen/Audi 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 Volkswagen/Audi 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.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- ADAM SCHER
- JULIE KIMBALL
Defendants
- AUDI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
- AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
- VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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