CaseOutcomes
Consumer protection · United States

Volkswagen “clean diesel”

Consumer advertising and compensation

Settlement

Outcome at a glance

The FTC reported more than $9.5 billion repaid to buyers under orders addressing deceptive “clean diesel” advertising.

Allegations & issues

The FTC challenged advertising of vehicles fitted with emissions defeat devices.

Key rulings & findings

The cited record documents stipulated court orders and a final compensation report; a settlement is not a trial verdict.

Admissions

No admission is characterised here. Consult the orders for their exact terms.

Disposition

The FTC filed its final consumer-compensation status report on 27 July 2020.

Penalties, damages & redress

More than $9.5 billion in consumer redress reported; this is not a single fine.

Restrictions & obligations

Permanent injunctions appear in the linked stipulated orders.

THE UNDERLYING RECORD

Primary sources

Read the full documents for their precise wording and context. Regulator summaries are identified separately from court records.

Regulator / agency publication · ftc.gov01 · FTC · Case record and court ordersRegulator / agency publication · ftc.gov02 · FTC · Final compensation report announcement