Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC emissions class action settlement

Consumers in Canada can collect cash payments from a Mercedes-Benz class action settlement resolving BlueTEC emissions claims.

The settlement benefits current and former Canadian owners and lessees of certain Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II vehicles from model years 2009 to 2016 as of Dec. 8, 2021. A full list of affected models and model years is available on the settlement website.

Mercedes-Benz offers BlueTEC diesel vehicles as a way to combine the perks of a luxury vehicle with the benefits of “clean diesel technology,” according to the brand’s website. BlueTEC vehicles purportedly use high pressure fuel injection, turbocharging, and a proprietary exhaust solution to reduce emissions.

Despite high hopes surrounding BlueTEC II vehicles, Mercedes-Benz customers were disappointed by the actual emissions from their vehicles. A 2016 class action lawsuit challenged the technology and alleged that BlueTEC II vehicles emitted more nitrogen oxide than expected.

In fact, the vehicles allegedly put out more nitrogen oxide than allowed under environmental emissions laws. According to the class action lawsuit, consumers were duped into paying a higher price for these vehicles based on false emissions promises.

Mercedes-Benz hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims against it with a Canadian class action settlement. The company also agreed to a U.S. settlement over similar claims, though this deal is separate from the Canadian resolution.

Under the terms of the Canadian Mercedes emissions settlement, current and former owners and lessees can recover cash payments. These payments are subject to a 10 percent levy under provincial laws for Ontario’s Class Proceedings Fund (CPF).

Current owners and lessees will be eligible for a cash payment if they install the provided field measure free of charge. This measure modifies vehicles’ emissions control systems to allow the cars to meet promised emissions standards. Class Members who have this field measure installed can collect a cash payment of $2,925, or $2632.50 after the CPF levy.

The field measure may result in performance changes and regulatory reclassifications as the emissions system changes. Further payments of hundreds of dollars may be available for current owners and lessees depending on a number of factors including potential regulator decisions, emissions reclassifications, and performance factors. 

Current owners and lessees whose vehicles cannot support the field measure can collect up to $1,672, or up to $1,504.80 after the CPF levy, based on the model years of their vehicles.

Former owners and lessees can collect cash payments of $835, or $751.50 after the CPF levy.

The deadline for objection was Feb. 2, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the Canada Mercedes BlueTEC emissions settlement is scheduled for Feb. 9, 2022.

In order to receive a payment from the settlement, former owners and lessees must submit a valid claim form by March 23, 2022. Current owners and lessees have until May 1, 2023, to have the field measure installed in their vehicles and to submit a valid claim form for payment.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits current and former Canadian owners and lessees of certain Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II vehicles from model years 2009 to 2016 as of Dec. 8, 2021. A full list of affected models and model years is available on the settlement website.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification, the repair order or invoice you received at the time the Field Measure was installed in your Eligible Vehicle, proof that you owned or leased the Eligible Vehicle. Permitted documentation to prove ownership or lease includes your bill of sale, lease agreement, title, registration from time of purchase or lease, Ministry of Transportation registration history, financing agreement, insurance documentation listing your date of purchase or lease, or proof of lease payment. Your documentation must show the date you acquired or leased the Eligible Vehicle.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

03/23/2022 for former owners and lessees
05/01/2023 for current owners and lessees

Case Name

Yogesh Kalra v Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. et al, Court File No. CV-16-550271-00CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Final Hearing

02/09/2022

Settlement Website

BlueTecSettlement.ca

Claims Administrator

Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC II Settlement in Canada
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 8111
Vancouver Main
Vancouver, BC V6B 4E2
info@BlueTECSettlement.ca
855-918-6073

Class Counsel

KOSKIE MINSKY LLP

LENCZNER SLAGHT LLP

Defense Counsel

FASKEN LLP