Volkswagen Group of America agreed to a settlement to compensate consumers who bought particular models of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The settlement targets vehicle owners and lessees of vehicles installed with faulty water pumps that would cause the engine failure of affected units.
According to the class action, the manufacturer installed a defective thermoplastic likely to fail prematurely or overheat, resulting in a hazardous engine failure. After the pump failure, the vehicle may stop suddenly, increasing the crash risk.
Consider speaking to a trusted Anaheim lemon law attorney to get more information on how you can obtain compensation for the Volkswagen and Audi water pump settlement.
Volkswagen Manufacturer warranty provides coverage to water pumps. The coverage applies to the cost of labor and replacement components. The duration of the manufacturer warranty varies from a few years to a lifetime.
Even so, the manufacturer warranty has exclusions, including typical wear and tear, misuse, damage from accidents, or modifications by the owner. If your water pump develops a problem, you can request repairs from an authorized dealer or agent.
If you make do-it-yourself repairs or take the defective water pump to a local repair shop, you could void your warranty and lemon law protection.
The cost of replacing a water pump depends on various factors, including the model, year of the manufacturer and labor involved in the repair. Even so, the average cost of replacing a water pump ranges from $400 to $1,000.
According to the Audi and VW water pump settlement, repairs not completed by an authorized Audi or VW dealer are limited to a maximum reimbursement of $1,150.
The settlement provides reimbursement for one engine water pump repair that occurred within 80,000 miles of service or eight years. It also provided 100% reimbursement for water pump repair done by an authorized dealership.
The settlement targeted vehicle owners and lessees of particular Audi and Volkswagen vehicle models from 2014 to 2021.
Here are the affected Volkswagen models:
The affected Audi models include:
Driving an Audi or Volkswagen model with a defective pump is an extreme sport. You may be involved in a nasty accident If it develops pump failure on a busy street. You’re also likely to incur additional expenses related to repairs, accommodation, and towing fees.
An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you redeem your share in the water pump settlement or obtain compensation using a lemon law claim.
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