VW, Audi EA888 turbo settlement: U.S. refunds, warranty
Volkswagen and Audi EA888 turbo settlement: who qualifies for refunds and extended warranty
VW, Audi EA888 turbo settlement: U.S. refunds, warranty
Volkswagen and Audi settle EA888 turbocharger claims: refunds up to 50% (cap $3,580) and extended warranty. Covers 2008-2024; limit 140,000 km or 8.5 years.
2025-10-01T10:52:44+03:00
2025-10-01T10:52:44+03:00
2025-10-01T10:52:44+03:00
Volkswagen Group has agreed to settle a U.S. class action tied to turbochargers on the first three generations of EA888 engines. Audi and Volkswagen owners who paid out of pocket for turbo repairs may recoup up to 50% of their expenses. The company continues to deny any widespread defect but is offering reimbursements and extended warranty coverage.The program covers popular 2008–2024 model years, including the Audi Q5, Q3, A4, TT and the VW Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, among others. To qualify, owners need proof that the repair occurred within 140,000 km of mileage or 8.5 years in service. If paperwork points to an actuator (wastegate) fault, the refund reaches 50%; in other cases it is capped at up to 40%. Repairs performed outside the official service network are reimbursable up to $3,580.Current owners of vehicles with the third-generation EA888 receive an extended warranty: it covers half the cost of a turbo repair until November 2025 or 140,000 km. Eligibility can be checked by VIN through a dedicated service or hotline.In practice, the settlement offers a pragmatic way to ease repair bills without the automaker conceding a systemic flaw. The boundaries are clear—140,000 km, 8.5 years, and a $3,580 cap for independent work—which means thorough documentation will matter. The added warranty acts as a safety net, albeit one with an expiration date.
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Volkswagen and Audi EA888 turbo settlement: who qualifies for refunds and extended warranty
Volkswagen and Audi settle EA888 turbocharger claims: refunds up to 50% (cap $3,580) and extended warranty. Covers 2008-2024; limit 140,000 km or 8.5 years.
Michael Powers, Editor
Volkswagen Group has agreed to settle a U.S. class action tied to turbochargers on the first three generations of EA888 engines. Audi and Volkswagen owners who paid out of pocket for turbo repairs may recoup up to 50% of their expenses. The company continues to deny any widespread defect but is offering reimbursements and extended warranty coverage.
The program covers popular 2008–2024 model years, including the Audi Q5, Q3, A4, TT and the VW Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, among others. To qualify, owners need proof that the repair occurred within 140,000 km of mileage or 8.5 years in service. If paperwork points to an actuator (wastegate) fault, the refund reaches 50%; in other cases it is capped at up to 40%. Repairs performed outside the official service network are reimbursable up to $3,580.
Current owners of vehicles with the third-generation EA888 receive an extended warranty: it covers half the cost of a turbo repair until November 2025 or 140,000 km. Eligibility can be checked by VIN through a dedicated service or hotline.
In practice, the settlement offers a pragmatic way to ease repair bills without the automaker conceding a systemic flaw. The boundaries are clear—140,000 km, 8.5 years, and a $3,580 cap for independent work—which means thorough documentation will matter. The added warranty acts as a safety net, albeit one with an expiration date.
