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 orders ↗Regulator / agency publication · ftc.gov02 · FTC · Final compensation report announcement ↗