Settlement Amount:
$149,673,750 program; $2,000 incentive payment per eligible vehicle, plus a free emissions software update
Claim Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Proof Required:
Proof of ownership or lease (title, bill of sale, or lease agreement) plus the final repair order from an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer
Official Settlement Website:
📄 Full claim guide: Read the complete Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel settlement breakdown on OpenClassActions.com for eligibility details, payout tiers, and step-by-step filing instructions.
What Is the Case About?
This consumer relief program provides cash incentives and a free emissions software modification (AEM) for diesel vehicle owners to address alleged excessive nitrogen oxide emissions. Mercedes denies wrongdoing and is participating in the program without any admission of liability.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility covers owners and lessees of model year 2009–2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC or Freightliner Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles who have the AEM software installed between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026. The program covers 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
How Much Can You Get?
Each eligible vehicle qualifies for a $2,000 incentive payment plus a free emissions software update.
How to File
Complete the AEM software installation at an authorized dealer by August 31, 2026, then submit a valid claim with proof of ownership or lease and the final repair order by September 30, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- AEM installation completion: August 31, 2026
- Claim submission deadline: September 30, 2026
- No class certification, fairness hearing, or opt-out/objection deadline applies
Case Details
| Administrator | Epiq |
| Settlement Amount | $149,673,750 |
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By Felix Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.