Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System Settlement
Subject Vehicles; maximum of $2,000 per vehicle regardless of multiple claimants. The deadline to file is September 30, 2026.
Current or former owners/lessees of qualifying 2009-2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II or Freightliner Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles registered in the U.S. who install the free AEM at an authorized dealer between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026, and submit a claim by September 30, 2026. Payout: Subject Vehicles; maximum of $2,000 per vehicle regardless of multiple claimants. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: September 30, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Current or former owners/lessees of qualifying 2009-2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II or Freightliner Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles registered in the U.S. who install the free AEM at an authorized dealer between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026, and submit a claim by September 30, 2026.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique ID provided in your incentive program notice letter. (The notice letter mailed to you by the claims administrator.)
- — The PIN provided alongside your unique ID in the incentive program notice letter. (The notice letter mailed to you by the claims administrator.)
- — Upload current vehicle title (if you still own), bill of sale (if sold), or lease agreement (if leased). (Your vehicle title is typically kept with your registration documents; bill of sale from the dealership or private sale; lease agreement from your leasing company.)
- — Upload the final repair order from the authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer confirming AEM installation. (Request a copy from the dealership where the AEM was installed; it is typically provided at vehicle pickup.)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- AEM installation MUST be completed before you submit the claim — submitting before installation is complete will disqualify you.
- Installations completed before Aug. 1, 2023 are excluded and cannot be claimed.
- Only one payment is issued per vehicle — multiple claimants on the same vehicle cannot each receive the full payment.
- If you already received an incentive payment for a prior AEM installation incentive program after Aug. 1, 2023, you are excluded from filing again.
- Accepted file formats for uploaded documents are limited; ensure your files are jpg, jpeg, png, gif, tif, tiff, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, txt, rtf, or zip and do not exceed 20MB each.
- The claim must be submitted online — mail-in claims are not mentioned as an option.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Epiq (MB AEM Installation Incentive Program Claims Administrator) via the official claim form before September 30, 2026.
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1Confirm your vehicle is on the eligible list (e.g., E250 BlueTEC 2014-2016, GL350 BlueTEC 2010-2016, or Sprinter 4-cylinder/6-cylinder 2014-2016 and 2010-2016).
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2Schedule and complete the free Approved Emission Modification (AEM) installation at an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealership — installation must occur between Aug. 1, 2023, and Aug. 31, 2026.
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3Obtain the final repair order from the dealer showing the AEM was installed — you will need this document to file.
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4Gather your proof of ownership: current vehicle title if you still own the vehicle, bill of sale if you no longer own it, or lease agreement if you leased it.
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5Locate the unique ID and PIN from your incentive program notice letter.
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6File your claim online at https://mbaemincentive.com/Login before the claim deadline.
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7Select paper check as your payout method and confirm your mailing address.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Claim deadline
September 30, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Current or former owners/lessees of qualifying 2009-2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II or Freightliner Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles registered in the U.S. who install the free AEM at an authorized dealer between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026, and submit a claim by September 30, 2026.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Claim period open
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Subject Vehicles; maximum of $2,000 per vehicle regardless of multiple claimants
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Epiq (MB AEM Installation Incentive Program Claims Administrator)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
mbaemincentive.com
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Epiq (MB AEM Installation Incentive Program Claims Administrator). File only through the official settlement website (mbaemincentive.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Current or former owners/lessees of qualifying 2009-2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II or Freightliner Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles registered in the U.S. who install the free AEM at an authorized dealer between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026, and submit a claim by September 30, 2026.
How much can I get from the Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System settlement?
Subject Vehicles; maximum of $2,000 per vehicle regardless of multiple claimants. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 30, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Claim period open. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Claim period open. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Mercedes-Benz Emission Control System Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Epiq (MB AEM Installation Incentive Program Claims Administrator). Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Epiq (MB AEM Installation Incentive Program Claims Administrator)).
Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.