Volkswagen Atlas Water Pump Settlement
What this is about
Alleged defect in the main engine water pump of certain model-year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with 3.6-liter engines that may fail prematurely and cause coolant leaks requiring repair.
The background
Jessica Briggs, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv-01540-SDW-JBC, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges a defect in the main engine water pump of certain model-year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6-liter engines that may fail prematurely and cause coolant leaks. Volkswagen Group of America denies the allegations. The settlement provides reimbursement of 80% of repair costs for one water pump repair per vehicle (up to two covered repairs) plus an extended warranty to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles. Claim forms must be mailed and postmarked by October 5, 2026, and there is no online filing option. Rust Consulting serves as the Settlement Administrator.
Worth knowing
Jessica Briggs, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv-01540-SDW-JBC, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges a defect in the main engine water pump of certain model-year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6-liter engines that may fail prematurely and cause coolant leaks. Volkswagen Group of America denies the allegations. The settlement provides reimbursement of 80% of repair costs for one water pump repair per vehicle (up to two covered repairs) plus an extended warranty to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles. Claim forms must be mailed and postmarked by October 5, 2026, and there is no online filing option. Rust Consulting serves as the Settlement Administrator.
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How much can I get from the Volkswagen Atlas Water Pump Settlement?
Reimbursement of 80% of repair bill for one water pump repair per vehicle (up to two covered repairs); extended warranty coverage to 8.5 years / 85,000 miles.
What happened in the Volkswagen Atlas Water Pump Settlement case?
Alleged defect in the main engine water pump of certain model-year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with 3.6-liter engines that may fail prematurely and cause coolant leaks requiring repair.
How do I actually file a claim?
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Where does this information come from?
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