Closed to new claimsAutomotiveVolkswagen & Audi Turbocharger Settlement: Reimbursement & Payout Status
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Volkswagen Group of America and Audi of America agreed to settle a class action alleging that the turbochargers in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with EA888 engines were prone to premature failure from wastegate corrosion. The claim deadline has passed — it closed on November 28, 2025 — so new reimbursement claims are no longer accepted. A New Jersey federal court granted final approval in December 2025, and eligible owners who filed could be reimbursed up to $3,850 for a past out-of-pocket turbocharger repair, on top of a warranty extension for qualifying vehicles.
The settlement covers current and former owners and lessees of certain Volkswagen and Audi models equipped with a Generation 1, 2, or 3 EA888 engine — roughly 3.9 million vehicles. Reimbursement covered a portion of qualifying out-of-pocket repairs made before September 15, 2025 and within 8.5 years or 85,000 miles of the vehicle's in-service date. For Generation 3 vehicles, the settlement also extended the new-vehicle limited warranty to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, covering 50% of the parts-and-labor cost of a failed turbocharger repaired by an authorized VW or Audi dealer. The court approved $1.95 million in class attorney fees.
Key facts
- Reimbursement cap
- Up to $3,850
- Warranty extension (Gen 3)
- 8.5 years / 85,000 miles
- Claim deadline
- Closed — November 28, 2025
- Final approval
- December 2025
- Eligible engines
- EA888 Generation 1, 2 & 3
- Vehicles covered
- ~3.9 million VW & Audi
- Attorney fees approved
- $1,950,000
- Administrator
- JND Legal Administration
Official settlement administrator: turboclasssettlement.com
Who qualifies
- You are a current or former owner or lessee of a Volkswagen or Audi vehicle with a Generation 1, 2, or 3 EA888 engine identified by VIN.
- Your out-of-pocket turbocharger repair occurred before September 15, 2025 and within 8.5 years or 85,000 miles of the in-service date.
- Cause requirement — Gen 1/2: the wastegate failed due to wear at the link plate or pin; Gen 3: the wastegate failed due to fork-head or link-pin corrosion.
- Non-dealer repair invoices were reimbursed up to $3,850; the claim window closed November 28, 2025.
VW & Audi turbocharger settlement — what happens now
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The claim deadline has passed
The window to file for reimbursement closed on November 28, 2025. New claims are no longer accepted and the deadline cannot be reopened.
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Final approval was granted in December 2025
A New Jersey federal court granted final approval to the settlement in December 2025, clearing the way for reimbursements to be processed for valid claims.
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How to check your claim and warranty
Track a filed reimbursement claim on the official administrator site, turboclasssettlement.com, where you can also confirm a vehicle's eligibility by VIN. The extended warranty for qualifying Generation 3 vehicles remains active even for owners who did not file a reimbursement claim.
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Frequently asked questions
When will I get my VW or Audi turbocharger settlement reimbursement?
The settlement received final approval in December 2025, and the administrator processes reimbursements for valid claims after approval. If you filed by the November 28, 2025 deadline, check your status at turboclasssettlement.com.
How much is the VW/Audi turbocharger settlement payout?
Owners who paid out of pocket for a qualifying turbocharger repair could be reimbursed up to $3,850. For Generation 3 vehicles, the settlement also extended the warranty to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, covering 50% of the parts-and-labor cost of a covered turbocharger repair at an authorized dealer.
Which vehicles qualify for the turbocharger settlement?
Certain Volkswagen and Audi models — roughly 3.9 million vehicles — equipped with a Generation 1, 2, or 3 EA888 engine. Eligibility is confirmed by VIN on the settlement website.
Is the VW/Audi turbocharger settlement still open?
No. The claim deadline closed on November 28, 2025, and new reimbursement claims are no longer accepted. The settlement received final approval in December 2025.
What was the VW and Audi turbocharger lawsuit about?
The class action alleged that turbochargers in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with EA888 engines were prone to premature failure caused by corrosion in the turbocharger wastegate. Volkswagen denied any defect but agreed to settle with warranty extensions and repair reimbursements.
Does the turbocharger warranty extension still apply?
Yes. For qualifying Generation 3 vehicles, the settlement extended the new-vehicle limited warranty to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles and covers 50% of the parts-and-labor cost of a covered turbocharger repair by an authorized VW or Audi dealer — separate from the closed reimbursement claim window.
How do I check my VW/Audi turbocharger claim status?
Track your claim on the official settlement site, turboclasssettlement.com, where you can also enter your VIN to confirm your vehicle was eligible.
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