The emissions scandal issue has plagued the automotive industry for a number of years. The issue at hand is manipulated exhaust emissions from diesel vehicles. The scandal led to a wave of outrage and loss of consumer confidence in the affected automakers.
Emissions manipulation has been found in many different vehicle models and brands. The manufacturers involved had to pay large fines and affected buyers received compensation. However, keeping track of affected vehicles and models is not always easy.
In this article, we would like to provide an overview of the vehicles and models affected. We hope this will help consumers assess if their vehicle is also affected by the emissions scandal.
- Volkswagen (VW): Volkswagen is the largest car manufacturer that was affected by the emissions scandal. Affected models included the Passat, Golf, Polo and Amarok from 2008 to 2015.
- Audi: The Audi A3, A4 and A6 models were also affected by the scandal.
- Skoda: Skoda’s Octavia, Yeti and Superb models were also affected.
- Seat: The Seat models Leon, Ibiza and Alhambra were affected by the manipulation of emissions values.
- Mercedes-Benz: German automaker Mercedes-Benz was also affected. The GLK, C-Class and E-Class models were affected by the manipulations.
Vehicles and models affected
As a result of the emissions scandal, numerous vehicles from Volkswagen and other brands have been recalled in various countries around the world. The vehicles were equipped with illegal software that manipulated exhaust emission values.
The affected vehicles include, in particular, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat models from 2009 to 2015 with EA 189 and EA 288 diesel engines.
As a result of the scandal, the affected vehicles had to be modified to ensure compliance with emissions standards. Volkswagen has reached a settlement with numerous authorities worldwide to avert the legal consequences of the emissions scandal.
- Volkswagen Passat
- Audi A3
- VW Golf
- Seat Leon
- Skoda Octavia
Conclusion
The emissions scandal has caused a worldwide stir and resulted in high costs for Volkswagen and other affected companies. However, the affected vehicle owners can hope that the manufacturers will pay for the conversion of the vehicles and compensate for the damage caused.