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Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect Settlement
Court case: Jessica Briggs, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 2:25-cv-01540-SDW-JBC
This is for people who bought or leased a Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport with the 3.6-liter engine. The settlement extends the factory warranty on the main engine water pump and lets owners who already paid out of pocket for that repair ask for most of their money back.
"Settlement Class Members are all persons and entities who purchased or leased a Settlement Class Vehicle in the United States of America or Puerto Rico." "Settlement Class Vehicles include specific model year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport vehicle, equipped with a 3.6 Liter engine, that were imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VWGoA”) in the United States or Puerto Rico. *Not every such model and model year vehicle is covered by this Settlement. The Settlement Class Vehicles are determined by specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs).". Payout: Warranty Extension: "Effective on July 6, 2026, VWGoA will extend its New Vehicle Limited Warranties (“NVLW”) applicable to the Settlement Class Vehicles to cover eighty percent (80%) of the cost of repair or replacement (parts and labor) of a failed Main Engine Water Pump, by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, during a period of up to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the In-Service Date of the Settlement Class Vehicle." Reimbursement: "you may submit a Claim to receive an eighty percent (80%) reimbursement of the paid invoice amount for said repair or replacement (parts and labor), limited to one (1) such repair or replacement per Settlement Class Vehicle. Reimbursement will also include eighty percent (80%) of the past paid expense of up to two (2) repairs or replacements (parts and labor) of the Settlement Class Vehicle’s head gasket... if the applicable repair record states that the head gasket repair or replacement was performed because the Settlement Class Vehicle had a coolant leak or low coolant level." "However, if the covered repair or replacement for which reimbursement is sought was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, then the paid invoice amount of the repair (parts and labor), from which the Settlement Class Member may receive an 80% reimbursement, shall be limited to a maximum of $820.00 for a Main Engine Water Pump repair or replacement, and $3,325.00 for a head gasket repair or replacement.". Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: October 5, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 15, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You qualify if you are a current or former owner or lessee of a specific model year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport with a 3.6 Liter engine, purchased or leased in the United States or Puerto Rico. Not every Atlas of those years is covered - the settlement lists exact VINs, so check yours in the VIN Lookup Portal on the settlement site before you file.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
"Settlement Class Members are all persons and entities who purchased or leased a Settlement Class Vehicle in the United States of America or Puerto Rico." "Settlement Class Vehicles include specific model year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport vehicle, equipped with a 3.6 Liter engine, that were imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VWGoA”) in the United States or Puerto Rico. *Not every such model and model year vehicle is covered by this Settlement. The Settlement Class Vehicles are determined by specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)."
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.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Rust Consulting, Inc. via the official claim form before October 5, 2026.
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1Read the Notice, which sets out who is eligible and how to obtain each benefit.
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2If you already paid for the repair, file for reimbursement before the deadline.
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When will I get paid?
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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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Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Rust Consulting, Inc.. File only through the official settlement website (mainenginewaterpumpsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 15, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
"Settlement Class Members are all persons and entities who purchased or leased a Settlement Class Vehicle in the United States of America or Puerto Rico." "Settlement Class Vehicles include specific model year 2018-2022 Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport vehicle, equipped with a 3.6 Liter engine, that were imported and distributed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VWGoA”) in the United States or Puerto Rico. *Not every such model and model year vehicle is covered by this Settlement. The Settlement Class Vehicles are determined by specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)."
How much can I get from the Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect settlement?
Warranty Extension: "Effective on July 6, 2026, VWGoA will extend its New Vehicle Limited Warranties (“NVLW”) applicable to the Settlement Class Vehicles to cover eighty percent (80%) of the cost of repair or replacement (parts and labor) of a failed Main Engine Water Pump, by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, during a period of up to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the In-Service Date of the Settlement Class Vehicle." Reimbursement: "you may submit a Claim to receive an eighty percent (80%) reimbursement of the paid invoice amount for said repair or replacement (parts and labor), limited to one (1) such repair or replacement per Settlement Class Vehicle. Reimbursement will also include eighty percent (80%) of the past paid expense of up to two (2) repairs or replacements (parts and labor) of the Settlement Class Vehicle’s head gasket... if the applicable repair record states that the head gasket repair or replacement was performed because the Settlement Class Vehicle had a coolant leak or low coolant level." "However, if the covered repair or replacement for which reimbursement is sought was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, then the paid invoice amount of the repair (parts and labor), from which the Settlement Class Member may receive an 80% reimbursement, shall be limited to a maximum of $820.00 for a Main Engine Water Pump repair or replacement, and $3,325.00 for a head gasket repair or replacement.". 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 October 5, 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.
When will Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport Water Pump Defect Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, Inc.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
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