--- title: "Own a Porsche? Class Action Settlement Means You Could Get Up to $1,100" description: "Porsche and Volkswagen agreed to a class action settlement, which will pay eligible customers up to $1,100 in compensation." date: "2022-08-14" modified: "2022-08-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-owners-to-get-up-to-1100-in-new-class-action-settlement" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "porsche" --- # Own a Porsche? Class Action Settlement Means You Could Get Up to $1,100 ![]() In June, Volkswagen and [Porsche ]()agreed to a class action settlement, due to claims of more than 500,000 Porsches exceeding the manufacturer's official emissions and fuel economy figures. The total value of the settlement is at least $80 million and original affected owners eligible for compensation will get payments between $200 and $1,100. Though, non-original owners may be eligible for compensation as well. Porsche has now [set up a site ]()for owners to file a claim for compensation, as well as a [list of the vehicles]() involved in the class action settlement. This settlement came about after owners sued Porsche for manipulating emissions and fuel economy test vehicles, to achieve better official figures. According to the settlement documents, owners were seeing 1-2 fewer miles per gallon than what Porsche was claiming and that affects vehicles dating as far back as 2005. However, in the settlement, Volkswagen and Porsche deny the claims but have decided to settle. Back in June, [*Reuters* ]()reported that a whistleblower inside Porsche reported at least one emissions defeat device on certain gasoline engines. That's what prompted Porsche to report the issue to U.S. and German regulators. ![]() There's an additional Sport+ emissions recall for all Porsche owners with the Sport+ mode, whose cars can suffer from higher emissions while in said mode. The Sport+ recall can pay an additional $250 to all eligible owners. Though, that $250 will be paid out after the conclusion of the recall and after owners get their software fix, which will reduce emissions in Sport+ mode. Many Porsche vehicles sold between 2005-2022 are part of the settlement, including cars like both generations of [Porsche Cayenne](), two generations of Porsche Boxster/Cayman, both generations of Porsche Panamera, the Porsche Macan and both the 997 and 991-generation 911s. Every trim level for each model is included, as well. While Volkswagen and Porsche deny the claims, this isn't a good look for either brand. It was only back in 2015 that the entire Volkswagen Group was under fire for intentionally manipulating diesel emissions tests,[ a scandal ]()in which Volkswagen pleaded guilty to counts of fraud and obstruction of justice. The German giant was also forced to pay nearly $40 billion in fines. This new settlement is clearly not as big but affected customers will still get some compensation. The deadline to submit a claim is November 7, 2022 and the final approval hearing is October 21, 2022. ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()