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Labor & working conditionsConfirmed
Volkswagen found forced labor in Auschwitz
Volkswagen obtained forced labor from German concentration camps, including Auschwitz, where 300 skilled metalworkers were found among a transport of Hungarian Jews in 1944.
Volkswagen obtained forced labor from German concentration camps, including Auschwitz, where 300 skilled metalworkers were found among a transport of Hungarian Jews in 1944.
Corporate conductConfirmed
Volkswagen AG pleads guilty to emissions cheating
Volkswagen AG agreed to plead guilty to U.S. charges of cheating on diesel emissions tests for a decade.
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. charges it cheated on diesel emissions tests for a decade, accepting the largest fine on an automaker ever, while a federal grand jury indicted six former VW executives for involvement in the conspiracy.
Corporate conductConfirmed
Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty to emissions cheating
Volkswagen AG has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. charges it cheated on diesel emissions tests for a decade.
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. charges it cheated on diesel emissions tests for a decade, accepting the largest fine on an automaker ever, while a federal grand jury indicted six former VW executives for involvement in the conspiracy.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for no warning when key left in ignition
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to no warning when key is left in ignition, violating FMVSS 114.
Volkswagen vehicle recall — Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
The Volkswagen vehicle recall concerns Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode.
Report received: 2019-12-04. Potential units affected: 226. Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls 2.9 million cars over steering failure
Volkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide due to a risk of steering failure.
German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed a recall of around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk on Friday, September 25, according to the German transport authority KBA.
Volkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over risk of steering failure
Volkswagen recalled 2.86 million VW brand vehicles built between 2013 and 2024 as a 'precautionary measure,' said a company spokesman, after the automaker discovered a 'corrosion problem' that could cause bolts to fracture.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles over ignition switch
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk involving the ignition switch.
The VOLKSWAGEN vehicle recall concerns IGNITION SWITCH.
Labor & working conditionsRuling
Court accepts charges of degrading worker conditions at Volkswagen farm
The court accepted charges that hundreds of workers faced degrading conditions between 1974 and 1986 at a farm in Para state, owned by Volkswagen through a subsidiary.
The court accepted the charges that hundreds of workers were subjected to degrading conditions between 1974 and 1986 at a farm in Para state, owned by Volkswagen through a subsidiary.
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s labor court on Friday ordered Volkswagen to pay 165 million reais (about $30 million) for collective moral damages after workers were subjected to slave-like conditions at a company-owned farm in the Amazon during the 1970s and 1980s.
The court accepted the charges that hundreds of workers were subjected to degrading conditions between 1974 and 1986 at a farm in Para state, owned by Volkswagen through a subsidiary.
...Brazil’s labor court on Friday ordered Volkswagen to pay 165 million reais (about $30 million) for collective moral damages after workers were subjected to slave-like conditions at a company-owned farm in the Amazon during the 1970s and 1980s.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles over air bag inflator explosion
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk where the passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode.
Volkswagen vehicle recall — Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
The Volkswagen vehicle recall concerns Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode.
The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles over air bag inflator explosion
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk where the passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode.
The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H1. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 11V151 and 14V396.
The Volkswagen vehicle recall concerns Ignition Switch may Turn Off.
Subject to their reservations, these settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act (“CAA”) by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices.” The allegations were set forth in a complaint originally filed by the United States on behalf of the EPA on January 4, 2016, and amended on October 7, 2016, alleging that these vehicles are equipped with defeat devices in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.
Press Release: Volkswagen to Spend Up to $14.7 Billion to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests and Deceiving Customers on 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles (June 28, 2016)
These settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices" in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.
On October 25, 2016, the United States District Court for the District of Northern California approved the first partial settlement with certain of these Volkswagen entities addressing vehicles containing 2.0 liter diesel engines (the “2.0 liter partial settlement”).
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal consumer watchdog sued Volkswagen on Tuesday, charging the company made false claims in commercials promoting its “Clean Diesel” vehicles as environmentally friendly.
Volkswagen had previously agreed to spend up to $17.5 billion in the United States to resolve claims by U.S. regulators, owners and dealers and offered to buy back nearly 500,000 polluting vehicles.
The settlement that the FTC attorneys and I negotiated – along with the private bar – got Volkswagen and Porsche to agree to pay up to $10 billion to replace or repair the more than 550,000 cars affected.
The report found that European consumers do not derive a fair share of benefits from the system, that competition between dealers is not strong enough and dealers remain too dependent on car manufacturers. Consumers have also in practice found it difficult /c20 to make use of their Single Market right to take advantage of price differentials between Member States and buy their vehicle wherever the price is lowest. /c20 A recent series of decisions imposing fines on Volkswagen (2 fines, 90 and 31 million … Opel (43 million … DQG ’DLPOHU&KU\VOHU PLOOLRQ … XQGHUOLQHV WKDW WKH FDU manufacturers have not always respected the current regulation, and have tried to prevent consumers from benefiting from the Single Market.
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a complaint alleging Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act with the sale of motor vehicles between 2009 and 2016 equipped with “defeat devices” designed to perform differently during normal vehicle operation than during emissions tests.
Volkswagen agreed to settle some of the allegations with the creation of an Environmental Mitigation Trust (Trust) to fund strategies that will reduce the emission of nitrogen oxides.
Volkswagen will also pay $20 million to help reimburse the states’ costs in investigating this matter and will establish a fund that state attorneys general can use for future training and initiatives, including investigations concerning emissions violations, automobile compliance, and consumer protection.
Volkswagen further made false statements to consumers in their marketing and advertising, misrepresenting its cars as being environmentally friendly and compliant with federal and state emissions standards, when, in fact, Volkswagen knew the vehicles violated legal standards for emissions.
Racine announced today that the District and 42 states have reached a $570 million settlement with Volkswagen AG; Audi AG; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Porsche AG; and Porsche Cars, North America, Inc. (collectively referred to as Volkswagen).
Attorney General Racine Announces $570 Million National Settlement with Volkswagen, $2.5 Million Penalty to the District
Additional Payment to the States: In addition to consumer restitution, Volkswagen will pay the states more than $570 million nationwide.
In a separate settlement, Volkswagen agreed to buy back or modify certain diesel vehicles and pay restitution to consumers.
This amount includes a $2.5 million penalty paid to the District to punish Volkswagen for its deceptive marketing of its vehicles.
The settlement resolves allegations that Volkswagen violated District and state consumer protection laws by marketing, selling and leasing diesel motor vehicles equipped with illegal emission defeat devices.
The suit specifically addresses ads Deutsch created promoting the company’s TDI diesel engines, which, of course, were found in violation of EPA standards in the now infamous Volkswagen emissions-scamming scandal. It does not outline a specific figure for compensation, instead leaving the question of exactly how much Volkswagen should pay, requesting only that the court “award such additional relief as the Court finds necessary to redress injury to consumers resulting from Defendant’s violations of the FTC Act, including but not limited to, rescission or reformation of contracts, restitution, the refund of monies paid, and the disgorgement of ill-gotten monies.”
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint in federal court against Volkswagen today over “deceptive claims” the automaker made in advertising campaigns from Deutsch touting the vehicle’s “clean diesel” features, Adweek reports.
FTC Files Complaint Against Volkswagen over Deutsch's 'Clean Diesel' Ads
These settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices" in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.
On October 25, 2016, the United States District Court for the District of Northern California approved the first partial settlement with certain of these Volkswagen entities addressing vehicles containing 2.0 liter diesel engines (the “2.0 liter partial settlement”).
These settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act (“CAA”) by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices.” The EPA alleged that these vehicles are equipped with defeat devices in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.
The California Complaint alleges, in relevant part, that the motor vehicles contain prohibited defeat devices and have resulted in, and continue to result in, increased NOx emissions from each such vehicle significantly in excess of CARB requirements, that these vehicles have resulted in the creation of a public nuisance, and that Defendants engaged in related conduct that violated unfair competition, false advertising, and consumer protection laws; WHEREAS, the United States and California enter into this Partial Consent Decree with Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., and Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC (“Settling Defendants”) (collectively, the “Parties”) to address the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles on the road and the associated environmental consequences resulting from the past and future excess emissions from the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles; WHEREAS, Settling Defendants admit that software in the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles enables the vehicles’ ECMs to detect when the vehicles are being driven on the road, rather than undergoing Federal Test Procedures, and that this software renders certain emission control systems in the vehicles inoperative when the ECM detects the vehicles are not undergoing Federal Test Procedures, resulting in emissions that exceed EPA-compliant and CARB- compliant levels when the vehicles are driven on the road; 2 PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE MDL No. 2672 CRB (JSC)
The California Complaint alleges, in relevant part, that the motor vehicles contain prohibited defeat devices and have resulted in, and continue to result in, increased NOx emissions from each such vehicle significantly in excess of CARB requirements, that these vehicles have resulted in the creation of a public nuisance, and that Defendants engaged in related conduct that violated unfair competition, false advertising, and consumer protection laws; WHEREAS, the United States and California enter into this Partial Consent Decree with Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., and Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC (“Settling Defendants”) (collectively, the “Parties”) to address the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles on the road and the associated environmental consequences resulting from the past and future excess emissions from the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles; WHEREAS, Settling Defendants admit that software in the 2.0 Liter Subject Vehicles enables the vehicles’ ECMs to detect when the vehicles are being driven on the road, rather than undergoing Federal Test Procedures, and that this software renders certain emission control systems in the vehicles inoperative when the ECM detects the vehicles are not undergoing Federal Test Procedures, resulting in emissions that exceed EPA-compliant and CARB- compliant levels when the vehicles are driven on the road; 2 PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE MDL No. 2672 CRB (JSC)
20460 OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) For Beneficiaries to the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Agreements Air Enforcement Division Fourth Edition, August 2022, Supersedes Prior Editions Through a series of three partial settlements, the EPA and Volkswagen resolved allegations that VW violated the Clean Air Act by selling approximately 590,000 vehicles equipped with defeat devices.
These settlements resolve allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by the sale of approximately 590,000 model year 2009 to 2016 diesel motor vehicles equipped with “defeat devices" in the form of computer software designed to cheat on federal emissions tests.
That portion of the case stems from charges by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act and the California Health and Safety Code.
Volkswagen to Spend up to $14.7 Billion to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests and Deceiving Customers on 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles
PRESS RELEASE: In Final Court Summary, FTC Reports Volkswagen Repaid More Than $9.5 Billion To Car Buyers Who Were Deceived by “Clean Diesel” Ad Campaign
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., a corporation, also doing business as Volkswagen of America, Inc., also doing business as Audi of America, Inc., Defendant.
PRESS RELEASE: In Final Court Summary, FTC Reports Volkswagen Repaid More Than $9.5 Billion To Car Buyers Who Were Deceived by “Clean Diesel” Ad Campaign
The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean diesel” VWs and Audis, which Volkswagen fitted with illegal emission defeat devices designed to mask high emissions during government tests.
According to the civil complaint against Volkswagen filed by the Justice Department on behalf of EPA on January 4, 2016, Volkswagen allegedly equipped its 2.0 liter diesel vehicles with illegal software that detects when the car is being tested for compliance with EPA or California emissions standards and turns on full emissions controls only during that testing process.
The FTC sued Volkswagen in March, charging that the company deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean diesel” VWs and Audis, which falsely claimed that the cars were low-emission, environmentally friendly, met emissions standards and would maintain a high resale value.
“Today’s settlement restores clean air protections that Volkswagen so blatantly violated,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
The settlements also resolve claims by the FTC that Volkswagen violated the FTC Act through the deceptive and unfair advertising and sale of its “clean diesel” vehicles.
In either case, under the FTC order, these consumers also will receive additional compensation from Volkswagen for the harm caused by VW’s deceptive advertising.
Volkswagen will offer consumers a buyback and lease termination for nearly 500,000 model year 2009-2015 2.0 liter diesel vehicles sold or leased in the U.S., and spend up to $10.03 billion to compensate consumers under the program.
Volkswagen to Spend up to $14.7 Billion to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests and Deceiving Customers on 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles | Federal Trade Commission
“Just as importantly, consumers who were cheated by Volkswagen’s deceptive advertising campaign will be able to get full and fair compensation, not only for the lost or diminished value of their car but also for the other harms that VW caused them.”
These provisions prohibit Volkswagen from making any misrepresentations that would deceive consumers about the environmental benefits or value of its vehicles or services, and the order specifically bans VW from employing any device that could be used to cheat on emissions tests.
“By duping the regulators, Volkswagen turned nearly half a million American drivers into unwitting accomplices in an unprecedented assault on our atmosphere,” said Deputy Attorney General Sally Q.
Volkswagen to Spend up to $14.7 Billion to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests and Deceiving Customers on 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles
Earlier this year, the FTC warned consumers about possible scams involving Volkswagen buybacks in a consumer blog post titled VW Owners, Get the Facts.
In a new blog post, Road Cleared for VW to Compensate Consumers, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said that the landmark settlement will enable 500,000 consumers across the country to sell back their tainted diesel-powered cars to Volkswagen.
The FTC, with its partners, secured $10 billion in compensation for the vast majority of consumers harmed by Volkswagen’s deceptive advertising earlier this year, and today’s agreement will provide redress for a smaller but no less important group of consumers who were not part of the original settlement.”
The FTC sued Volkswagen in March, charging that the company deceived consumers with its advertising campaign used to promote its supposedly “Clean Diesel” Volkswagens and Audis, which falsely claimed that the cars were low-emission, environmentally friendly, met emissions standards, and would maintain a high resale value.
“Under the Commission’s 2.0 liter and 3.0 liter settlements, Volkswagen will offer consumers over $11 billion in compensation,” Maureen K.
As the Federal Trade Commission first announced in February, consumers who bought 3.0 liter vehicles will receive up to $1.2 billion in compensation for Volkswagen’s allegedly misleading “clean diesel” claims, added to the more than $10 billion redress fund already created for 2.0 liter consumers.
In Final Court Summary, FTC Reports Volkswagen Repaid More Than $9.5 Billion To Car Buyers Who Were Deceived by “Clean Diesel” Ad Campaign
In a final summary filed in federal court today, the Federal Trade Commission reported that Volkswagen and Porsche repaid a total of more than $9.5 billion since 2016 to car buyers under the FTC’s orders stemming from the companies’ deceptive “clean diesel” advertising of VWs and Audis fitted with illegal emission defeat devices.
In Final Court Summary, FTC Reports Volkswagen Repaid More Than $9.5 Billion To Car Buyers Who Were Deceived by “Clean Diesel” Ad Campaign | Federal Trade Commission
At all times material to this Complaint, acting alone or in concert with others, Volkswagen USA has advertised, marketed, offered for sale, sold, offered for lease, leased, and distributed motor vehicles to consumers throughout the United States, including various makes and models of diesel vehicles marketed as “Clean Diesel” (collectively, “Defeat Device Vehicles,” or “DDVs”).
Case 3:15-md-02672-CRB Document 1781 Filed 08/26/16 Page 2 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 could reasonably pay for a vehicle [in good condition] at a dealer 's lot." 1 The Commission then added all other losses consumers incurred , and would incur, because of Volkswagen's deception , including the "shoe leather" cost of shopping for a new car, sales taxes and registration , the value of the lost opportunity to drive an environmentally-friendly vehicle, and the additional amount "Clean Diesel" consumers paid for a vehicle feature (clean emissions) that Volkswagen falsely advertised.
To be made whole , consumer s must receive full compensation for their vehicles' full retail value and all other losses caused by Volkswagen ' s deception .
BARTLEY , VA Bar 81840; mbartley @ftc.gov Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, CC-9528 Washington , DC 20580 (202) 326-2551 (Cohen ); -3515 (Schaefer); -2495 (Han) ; -3424 (Bartley); -3197 (fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA IN RE: VOLKSWAGEN "CLEAN DIESEL " MDL DOCKET NO. 2672 CRB (JSC) 10 MARKETING , SALES PRACTICES AND PROD UCT LIABILITY LITIGATION FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION'S STATEMENT SUPPORTING THE SETTLEMENT 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 This document relates to: The Honorable Charles R. Breyer ALL ACTIONS (except securities actions) The Federal Trade Commission strongly supports the proposed $10 billion 2.0L "Clean Diesel" settlement , which fully compensates victims of Volkswagen ' s unprecedented deception .
Because almost all consumers have to do so on the retail market, the FTC started its calculations with the National Association of Auto Dealers ("NADA") Clean Retail value for his or her vehicle before the scandal broke - "what a person In re Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Marketin g, Sales Practices & Products Liabilit y Litigation, MDL No. 2672 FTC STATEMENT SUPPORTfNG THE SETTLEMENT - 1 -
In re Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2672 AMENDED SECOND PARTIAL STIPULATED ORDER FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND MONETARY RELIEF - 1 -
Except as provided in Section XV, Volkswagen shall complete an Approved Emissions Modification within 60 days of an Eligible Owner’s or Eligible Lessee’s scheduling of In re Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2672 AMENDED SECOND PARTIAL STIPULATED ORDER FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND MONETARY RELIEF - 26 -
Volkswagen may use satisfaction of this Order to meet its obligations under the 3.0L Class Action Settlement Agreement to the extent provided for In re Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2672 AMENDED SECOND PARTIAL STIPULATED ORDER FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND MONETARY RELIEF - 15 -
In January 2016, the Department of Justice filed a complaint on behalf of EPA alleging that Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche (“Volkswagen”) violated the Clean Air Act by equipping its 2.0 and 3.0 liter diesel vehicles with software intended to deceive emission tests.
On September 18, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) publicly announced in a “Notice of Violation” that irregularities in relation to nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions had been discovered in emissions tests on certain vehicles of the VW Credit’s ultimate parent, Volkswagen AG, with type 2.0 liter diesel engines in the United States.
Volkswagen acknowledged its wrongdoing and, in three consent decrees with EPA, agreed to: (i) establish a $2.925 billion trust for use by all states for environmen- tal mitigation initiatives, which EPA determined will “fully mitigate” any environmental harm caused nation- wide by the affected vehicles; (ii) pay a $1.45 billion civil penalty; (iii) pay up to $14 billion to compensate owners and buy back or repair affected vehicles nationwide; (iv) invest an additional $2 billion in zero -emissions-vehi- cle technology; and (v) retain an independent compliance auditor.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles over air bag inflator rupture
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a documented safety risk where the passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture.
On January 11, 2017, Volkswagen agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts, and agrees to pay $2.8 billion criminal penalty.
In separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs, and financial claims, VW agreed to pay $1.5 billion which covers EPA’s claim for civil penalties against Volkswagen as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection claims for customs fraud.
In separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs, and financial claims, VW agreed to pay $1.5 billion which covers EPA’s claim for civil penalties against Volkswagen as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection claims for customs fraud.
On January 11, 2017, Volkswagen agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts, and agrees to pay $2.8 billion criminal penalty.
On January 11, 2017, Volkswagen agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts, and agrees to pay $2.8 billion criminal penalty.
In separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs, and financial claims, VW agreed to pay $1.5 billion which covers EPA’s claim for civil penalties against Volkswagen as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection claims for customs fraud.
Volkswagen AG, AUDI AG and other Volkswagen affiliates have further agreed to pay a combined civil penalty of $1.45 billion to resolve U.S. federal environmental and customs-related claims in the United States.
Climate & energySettlement
Volkswagen paid a $1.45 billion civil penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act
Under the third partial settlement, Volkswagen has paid a $1.45 billion civil penalty for the alleged civil violations of the Clean Air Act.
In January 2016, the Department of Justice filed a complaint on behalf of EPA alleging that Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche (“Volkswagen”) violated the Clean Air Act by equipping its 2.0 and 3.0 liter diesel vehicles with software intended to deceive emission tests.
The software logic and/or calibrations installed in the ECM of the 2.0L Subject Vehicles render inoperative, bypass, or defeat certain elements of design installed on or in the 2.0L Subject Vehicles in compliance with applicable regulations. 74. VW entities including at least Volkswagen AG, VWoA and Audi AG knew or should have known that the software logic/and or calibrations were installed for such use or put to such use.
This is a civil action brought pursuant to Sections 204 and 205 of the Clean Air Act (“Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 7523 and 7524, for injunctive relief and the assessment of civil penalties against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VWoA”), Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC (“VWoA Chattanooga”), Dr. Ing.
Furthermore, Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. have agreed to pay a smaller civil penalty to the DOJ to settle other potential claims arising under Federal statute.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for air bag improper deployment
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to air bags that can improperly deploy.
In other words, respondents allege that Volkswagen misled a federal agency with broad enforcement powers and now seek to second-guess the penalty EPA already deemed appropriate.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for loose engine cover fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a loose engine cover that may melt and cause fire.
Department of Justice and California Attorney General, Volkswagen will spend an another $4.7 billion to mitigate pollution and invest in the increased use of zero-emissions cars.
Labor & working conditionsAllegation
Volkswagen's audit of its Xinjiang factory faced criticism for allegedly failing to meet international standards
Germany: Volkswagen audit of Xinjiang plant criticised for allegedly failing to meet international standard.
Volkswagen's audit of its Xinjiang factory, intended to address allegations about forced labour, has faced criticism for allegedly failing to meet international standards.
Germany: ECCHR files complaint against Volkswagen, BMW & Mercedes under Supply Chain Act over forced labour risks in Xinjiang
Germany: ECCHR files complaint against Volkswagen, BMW & Mercedes under Supply Chain Act over forced labour risks in Xinjiang - Business and Human Rights Centre
The company in 2023 also commissioned a deeply flawed audit at a plant in Xinjiang operated by a subsidiary of Volkswagen’s joint venture with SAIC, a Chinese state-owned carmaker.
Volkswagen’s audit of its joint venture plant in Xinjiang — where human rights groups accuse it of using Uyghur forced labor — contains flaws that make it unreliable, said an expert who obtained a leaked confidential copy of the audit.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for rearview camera display issue
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles because the rearview camera may not display images, violating FMVSS 111.
Volkswagen vehicle recall — Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
The Volkswagen vehicle recall concerns Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly.
Climate & energyConfirmed
Volkswagen pays $1.1 million for sensor defect
Volkswagen will pay $1.1 million to resolve failure to notify and correct a defective oxygen sensor affecting at least 326,000 1999 2000 and 2001 Golfs Jettas and New Beetles.
District Court for the District of Columbia, Volkswagen will pay $1.1 million to resolve its failure to promptly notify and correct a defective oxygen sensor affecting at least 326,000 of their 1999, 2000 and 2001 Golfs, Jettas, and New Beetles.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for air bag deployment issues
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to a documented risk of passenger air bags deploying improperly.
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Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles with incorrect driver air bag
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to incorrect driver air bag installation, violating FMVSS 208.
Volkswagen vehicle recall — Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
The Volkswagen vehicle recall concerns Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy.
Report received: 2016-12-29. Potential units affected: 5947. Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Corporate conductRecall
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for underbody heat shields
Volkswagen is recalling vehicles due to faulty underbody heat shields and fuel system components.
"A corrosion problem" was discovered in quality control checks of the vehicles, a Volkswagen spokesman told Agence France-Presse (AFP). "We're now recalling the affected vehicles as a precautionary measure, and there have been no human injuries," he said, adding that drivers can continue using the vehicles until obtaining a dealer appointment for bolt replacements.