Volkswagen Atlas Seat Latch Settlement
Up to $1,700
Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
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
Volkswagen is accused of defects in the second row seat latching mechanism in 2018-2024 Atlas vehicles. Volkswagen denies all claims but agreed to settle. The settlement provides a warranty extension covering repairs and reimbursement for past out-of-pocket expenses for repairs to the second row seat latching mechanism.
Do you qualify?
Current or former owners or lessees of model year 2018-2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles that were imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America in the United States or Puerto Rico. Excluded are judges and their spouses, VW employees and their families, dealers, those who purchased for commercial resale, those with salvaged title vehicles, insurers, and extended warranty providers.
How to file
File a Claim for Reimbursement by mailing a completed Claim Form and required Proof of Repair Expense to the Claim Administrator postmarked no later than August 4, 2025, or submit online through the Settlement Website by the same date. Required proof includes original or legible copies of repair invoices showing the VIN, repair date, description of work, parts and labor costs, and proof of payment for the repair.
Common questions
- How much does the Volkswagen Atlas Seat Latch Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $1,700. 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 Atlas Seat Latch Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 4, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Volkswagen Atlas Seat Latch 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 Atlas Seat Latch Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at atlasseatlatchsettlement.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 Atlas Seat Latch 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.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- PHILLIP HOOKS
- DEREK LOWE
- DELIA MASONE
- JENNIFER TOLBERT
- JOHNNIE MOUTRA
- ERICA UPSHUR
- CHRISTA CALLAHAN
- KASEM CUROVIC
+ 8 more
Defendants
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA CHATTANOOGA OPERATIONS, LLC
- VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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In the news
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