Mercedes-Benz Emissions Warranty Settlement -- File a Claim by May 15, 2026

What happened

Class period: Model year 2015 to present (coverage start date varies by state). Repairs or diagnoses must have occurred after the vehicle's 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expired and before the 7-year/70,000-mile warranty limit.

• Plaintiff sued Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) alleging that 14 specific vehicle parts in Mercedes-Benz cars should have been classified as "high-priced" emissions warranty parts (HPP) under California law -- meaning they should have been covered for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first
• Because MBUSA allegedly did not classify these parts as HPP parts, owners and lessees in California and other Section 177 states were not notified of this extended warranty coverage and paid out of pocket for repairs and diagnoses that should have been covered
• The 14 subject parts include components such as the Power Train Control Unit, Coolant Thermostat, Charcoal Canister, Accelerator Pedal, Crankcase Ventilation System, and ESP Electronic Stability Program Control Unit, among others
• MBUSA denies all wrongdoing and denies that the parts were improperly classified
• The settlement covers owners and lessees of model year 2015 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles registered in California or the other 16 Section 177 states that adopted California's emissions warranty requirements

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You own or lease a model year 2015 or newer Mercedes-Benz vehicle covered by the HPP Warranty (excludes electric vehicles -- check your warranty book if unsure) Your vehicle was registered in one of the 17 covered Section 177 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or Washington
• You paid out of pocket to repair, replace, or diagnose one or more of the 14 subject parts at an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center
• That payment occurred after your vehicle's 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expired but before the 7-year/70,000-mile warranty mark
• Note: model year coverage start dates vary by state -- check the official site for your state's specific start year

How to file

1. Go to the claim portal at hazdovacemissionswarrantysettlement.pnclassaction.com and complete the Reimbursement Claim Form online
2. Alternatively, download the claim form from the Court Documents page and submit it by email to info@HazdovacEmissionsWarrantySettlement.com, or by mail to the Settlement Administrator
3. Gather your required documentation before you start (see Proof Required below)
4. Submit by May 15, 2026 for repairs or diagnoses that occurred before March 16, 2026

Proof required

• Itemized repair order, invoice, or documentation showing the subject part was repaired, replaced, or diagnosed and the cost of that service
• Proof of payment for the repair or diagnosis (credit card statement, receipt, or invoice showing zero balance)
• Proof of ownership or lease of the vehicle at the time of the repair or diagnosis
• Proof of vehicle registration in a covered Section 177 state at the time of the repair or diagnosis

Payment timing

Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval at the June 25, 2026 fairness hearing and any appeals are resolved. Payment method is not specified on the settlement website -- check the official site for updates. Going-forward HPP warranty coverage takes effect on the settlement effective date.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• The opt-out and objection deadline is April 30, 2026 -- act quickly if you want to preserve the right to pursue your own case
• You can object to the settlement AND still submit a claim form -- just do not opt out if you want a payment
• Attorneys' fees of up to $2,812,500 are paid separately by MBUSA -- not taken from your reimbursement
• Electric vehicles are likely excluded from HPP Warranty coverage -- check your warranty book or contact the administrator
• If you previously received goodwill coverage or extended warranty coverage for a repair, your reimbursement will be offset by that amount
• Only repairs performed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership or service center qualify -- independent shop repairs are not eligible
• A full list of the 14 subject parts is available at the official site under "Eligible Vehicle Parts"
• Watch for scams: use only the official settlement site at hazdovacemissionswarrantysettlement.com

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