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Mercedes-Benz Settles $149.7M Over Emissions Deception

12/22/2025

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Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG have agreed to a $149.7 million settlement over illegal emissions defeat devices in 211,000 diesel vehicles sold from 2008 to 2016.
The settlement provides $120 million in immediate payments and $29.7 million contingent on a consumer-relief program.
The settlement, co-led by state attorneys general, provides $2,000 payments to affected owners and requires reforms to prevent deceptive marketing and uphold public health and environmental protection.

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Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG have agreed to a $149.7 million settlement over illegal emissions defeat devices in 211,000 diesel vehicles sold from 2008 to 2016.
The settlement provides $120 million in immediate payments and $29.7 million contingent on a consumer-relief program.
The settlement, co-led by state attorneys general, provides $2,000 payments to affected owners and requires reforms to prevent deceptive marketing and uphold public health and environmental protection.