Volkswagen agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain Audi vehicles are equipped with defective gateway control modules.

According to the Audi defect class action lawsuit, certain vehicles were built with defective gateway control modules — part of the vehicle’s electrical system that controls various parts of the vehicle, including the airbags and drivetrain. The defective gateway control modules were allegedly placed in an unsealed compartment under the back seats where the components could be exposed to moisture from rainwater and later fail.

Audi is a luxury vehicle brand owned by Volkswagen.

Volkswagen hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the vehicle defect class action lawsuit.

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Audi Defective Gateway Control Modules Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Owners and lessees of the following vehicles:
  - Any 2018 to 2021 Audi Q5 or SQ5
  - Any 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback or SQ5 Sportback
  - Certain 2022 Audi Q5, SQ5, Q5 Sportback, or SQ5 Sportback
  - Certain 2021 to 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant or RS 7
  - Certain 2019 to 2022 Audi A6 or A7
- Drivers can check their vehicle VIN on the settlement website to determine their eligibility.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation of repairs and other expenses (repair records, receipts, proof of payment, declarations, etc.)
Claim Form Deadline: 06/14/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Gioffe, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-00193 , in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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