Overview
- Mercedes must pay $120 million immediately, with about $29.7 million suspended until it completes the consumer relief program.
- The program requires approved emissions software installations at the company’s expense, extended warranties, $2,000 per eligible vehicle, and compliance reporting with marketing restrictions on emissions claims.
- States allege more than 211,000 diesel cars and vans from model years 2008–2016 used software defeat devices that masked excess nitrogen oxide emissions during testing.
- Mercedes-Benz denies wrongdoing and says it has set aside funds to cover the settlement, which still requires court approval.
- Nevada officials estimate about 3,100 impacted vehicles in the state, while Utah will receive $535,654 and reports roughly 1,857 affected vehicles.