Volkswagen Water Pump Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
A settlement over failing engine water pumps in certain 2014-2021 VW and Audi cars. The time to submit reimbursement claims has passed; any extended-warranty benefit applies automatically.
Who qualifies
- Anywhere in the United States.
“All persons or entities who purchased or leased a Settlement Class Vehicle (certain 2014-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with 1.8 or 2.0 liter engines) in the United States or Puerto Rico.”From the court-approved notice
How to file
The claim deadline has passed. If you filed, payments follow the court's final approval.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (case 2:21-cv-11251), run by Rust Consulting. The official site is waterpumpsettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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