Disgruntled Volkwagen customers seeking reimbursement demand action!
A new class action lawsuit has been initiated against Volkswagen in Austria, seeking damages for car owners affected by the emissions cheating scandal. The lawsuit, which was filed on July 11, 2025, aims to provide compensation to car owners who have not yet received any settlement, without the risk of legal costs.
The organized effort is led by the Consumer Protection Association (Verein zum Schutz von Verbraucherinteressen, vsv) and a Viennese law firm. Participants can register online free of charge, and the lawsuit is estimated to secure compensation of around 1,500 euros or more per claimant, after factoring in litigation financing fees.
This latest legal action follows earlier settlements, with the largest Austrian class action resulting in a 23 million euro settlement paid by VW in 2024. The renewed lawsuit targets those who have not been compensated yet, and even individuals who have already sold their affected diesel vehicles can participate.
The consumer protection association in Austria is urging affected customers to join a major campaign against VW, as the claims for compensation are about to expire. The VSV has taken a firm stance against Volkswagen, stating, "If you want peace, prepare for war. That's what we've done with VW."
The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen manipulated engines with special shut-off devices, a practice that came to light in 2011. The VSV has not named a specific court where the injunction lawsuit has been filed, but it is known that a lawyer filed the lawsuit at the Vienna Commercial Court on July 11, 2022.
A process financer will bear the risk of the lawsuit against Volkswagen. The total amount in question is 1.2 billion euros, but it's important to note that the current available information does not report a demand or settlement of that size in Austria. The VSV estimates an average of 4,000 euros in damages per manipulated vehicle.
The VSV has been critical of Volkswagen, naming it as the worst brand in the world due to ongoing problems. This new lawsuit is a significant step towards seeking a "real legal reckoning" for Volkswagen in Austria.
[1] It's important to note that no further detailed developments on the 1.2 billion euros demand in Austria were found in the search results.
[1] The Consumer Protection Association (Verein zum Schutz von Verbraucherinteressen, vsv) and a Viennese law firm, in conjunction with the industry, finance, and transportation sectors, have initiated a new class action lawsuit against Volkswagen, targeting the automotive industry.
[2] This lawsuit, estimated to secure compensation of around 1,500 euros or more per claimant, follows earlier settlements and aims to address issues in finance, transportation, and the automotive sector caused by Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal.
