VW Settles Audi Turbo Lawsuit with Limited Benefits for Owners
A federal judge has approved a settlement in the class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen and Audi over defective turbochargers. Julie Kimball, who originally filed the case after her 2010 Audi A4's turbocharger failed at around 63,000 miles, received just $3,500.Key TakeawaysJurors approved a settlement that offers limited warranty extensions for certain models but won't cover all vehicles affected by the issue.Volkswagen and Audi lawyers received nearly $2 million from the settlement, far more than what Kimball or other plaintiffs got.The class-action lawsuit aimed to address widespread turbocharger failures in VW and Audi cars manufactured between 1998 and 2023 but has strict limitations on eligibility.Kimball's case highlights the challenges of pursuing legal action against large automa...
