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Brazil Court Fines VW 15 M Reais Over Amarok Emissions

5/15/2026

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A Brazilian court fined Volkswagen AG 15 million reais for installing defeat-device software in its 2011-2012 Amarok pickups.
Prosecutors found more than 17,000 Amaroks emitted 1.1 g/km nitrogen oxides, exceeding the 1 g/km legal limit.
Volkswagen said it may appeal the fine while prosecutors are seeking to double the penalty.
Judges noted the ruling sets a precedent for stricter environmental enforcement in Latin America and adds to Volkswagen’s global Dieselgate liabilities.

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A Brazilian court fined Volkswagen AG 15 million reais for installing defeat-device software in its 2011-2012 Amarok pickups.
Prosecutors found more than 17,000 Amaroks emitted 1.1 g/km nitrogen oxides, exceeding the 1 g/km legal limit.
Volkswagen said it may appeal the fine while prosecutors are seeking to double the penalty.
Judges noted the ruling sets a precedent for stricter environmental enforcement in Latin America and adds to Volkswagen’s global Dieselgate liabilities.