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Volkswagen Atlas Seat Latch Settlement

Up to $1,700

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 4, 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

The settlement claims that certain model year 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles have a defect in the second row seat latching mechanism. Volkswagen denies the claims and maintains the mechanisms are not defective, but agreed to resolve the action through this settlement without admitting wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

Current or past owners or lessees of model year 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles with specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) that were imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America in the United States or Puerto Rico. Excluded are judges and their spouses, VWGoA employees and their families, commercial resellers, and those with salvaged title vehicles.

How to file

Mail a completed Claim Form with proof of repair invoice and payment documentation to JND Legal Administration (postmarked by August 4, 2025), or submit online through the settlement website by the same date. Proof must include the original repair invoice, proof of payment, and vehicle VIN documentation.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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