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TDI emissions defeat-device (Dieselgate)

Manufacturer

VW/Audi/Porsche

Years

2009–2016

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **TDI emissions defeat-device (Dieselgate)** issue — it's a known defect on VW/Audi/Porsche Jetta/Passat/Golf from 2009–2016.

EPA-discovered defeat-device software fooled emissions tests. Largest auto class action in US history — $14.7B settlement plus criminal penalties.

Source: In re Volkswagen 'Clean Diesel' MDL — $14.7B (2016).

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the TDI emissions defeat-device (Dieselgate) issue — well-documented defect on VW/Audi/Porsche 2009–2016, In re Volkswagen 'Clean Diesel' MDL — $14.7B (2016). If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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