The DEJF coordinates collective proceedings on behalf of European vehicle owners affected by the Dieselgate scandal. We act under the Dutch WAMCA collective redress regime against car manufacturers at no cost to claimants.
Each claim is filed under the Dutch WAMCA collective redress regime. Click through for the full procedural timeline, eligibility criteria, and the current status of the case.
Collective proceedings against Volkswagen AG and related parties over defeat device software installed in more than 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide between 2009 and 2018.
Collective proceedings against Daimler AG / Mercedes-Benz Group over emissions defeat devices used in Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel vehicles, including OM 642 V6 and OM 651 four-cylinder engines.
Collective proceedings against Stellantis NV (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) over defeat devices in Multijet diesel engines, building on FCA US LLC's 2022 guilty plea to criminal conspiracy in the United States.
Collective proceedings against Renault SA and related parties over emissions defeat devices in dCi diesel engines, following findings by French authorities of "exceptionally high" real-world NOx emissions.
Collective proceedings against Stellantis NV (as successor to Opel Automobile GmbH) over defeat devices in Opel and Vauxhall diesel vehicles.
Collective proceedings against Stellantis NV (as successor to Peugeot SA / PSA Group) over emissions defeat devices in HDi diesel engines.
Court rulings, settlement progress, and substantive developments across all DEJF proceedings. Published as filed.
Attention Impacted Dutch VW Claimants: Please be aware that the number of submitted claims has been substantial. The independent claims administrator Verita is responsible for reviewing all claims. Although we had hoped and expected this process would move more swiftly, we understand that progress is being made with the adjudication of individual claims. We continue to monitor developments closely. Individual status updates are expected to be sent directly from Verita in the coming months. Please keep an eye on your email inbox, including your spam folder, as communications may end up there.
Amsterdam District Court rules: PSA OPEL illegally sold thousands of cars with cheating software. Read our press release.
Quick answers about eligibility, costs, and the proceedings. Click any question to expand the full answer.
If you have bought or leased an impacted diesel vehicle from across Europe, you may be eligible for compensation by joining us. Please click the appropriate menu tab to see impacted models: Volkswagen Group (Audi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, VW), Mercedes, Fiat (Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep), Renault* (Dacia, Renault), Opel, Peugeot Group (Citroën, DS, Peugeot). You may be eligible for compensation even if you no longer own or lease your car.
If you own (or owned) a fleet of these vehicles for your business, you may also be eligible. Please see additional details for fleet owners.
*If your car was manufactured by Renault or Dacia, you may only participate if you purchased or leased your car in The Netherlands.
To join this group action, you must register your vehicle on our website and agree to our terms by completing the simple sign-up process. We will also ask you to provide us with proof of identification and proof of vehicle ownership.
This group action is based on a “no cure, no fee” policy so there are no out of pocket costs to you and any compensation for DEJF will come from the settlement itself. You are guaranteed to receive the majority of any settlement and no more than 27.5% will go to the Foundation to cover all of the costs.
The Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice (DEJF) is being advised by a leading group of attorneys and industry professionals from around the world. These professionals are globally recognized as outstanding leaders in the automotive industry and collective redress and have extensive experience in pursuing, resolving and administering collective actions around the world. The Foundation is an independent, Netherlands-based claim foundation and is funded by Consumer Justice Network B.V., a consortium of legal professionals and professional litigation funders.
If your car has been tampered and you have all the documents available, you are welcome to join our foundation. While we cannot guarantee the outcome of the litigation, we will do our best to acquire compensation for you. In some cases, we may suggest you also take action locally to protect your rights.
If you are already a part of another organisation or have begun legal proceedings separately, you are not able to join our foundation without revoking the other membership first or withdrawing from the other proceedings. If you are unable to proceed with a claim through the Foundation because your car was purchased or leased outside the Netherlands, you may wish to join a group bringing claims in the country of acquisition.
We are constantly working to reduce the amount of information you need to provide to us. For now, we will need a copy of your ID (such as a driving license) to verify your identity. If you prefer to upload your passport or identity card, that is also acceptable but please be sure to redact your National Insurance or BSN number. We also need proof of ownership, such as your registration certificate, to verify that you own the car. If you are a previous owner, we can use a bill of sale instead of the registration certificate. We promise you that your information will be handled with the utmost care, and only shared with the car manufacturers if this is necessary for the procedure. Please refer to our privacy policy for more information.
It is difficult to predict how much compensation you may receive. Your reimbursement amount will depend on the decision of the court and the outcome of the lawsuit.
Independent, transparent, and accountable. The foundation operates under Dutch law as a Stichting with public governance and audited financials.