Late in the evening on September 18th we learned that the EPA had announced that VW had lost emission certification for their 2016 2.0L TDI models. Subsequently Volkswagen admitted to cheating on emissions tests since 2009, affecting approximately 500,000 vehicles. We were and still are shocked and saddened by the news. We have recommended TDI technology to friends, family, and customers since our start in 2006. It has been a pillar of our brand and we are embarrassed for what has been exposed. As you may or may not know Volkswagen AG in Germany has hired lawyers in both Germany and the US to investigate this unlawful behavior of engineers and technicians and the CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn has stepped down.
VW is currently working with the EPA to obtain certification of their 2016 2.0L TDI models and a solution for the 2009-2015 models already on the road. Please know they are working at full speed and we expect a solution soon. If you are driving an affected vehicle know that it is safe to drive and there are no actions necessary at this point.
For the latest information please visit www.vwdieselinfo.com
For all those affected by this deceit we offer our condolences and pledge that we will work with VW to make sure a proper resolution is delivered. While we are hurt by these events we are confident that Volkswagen will do the right thing to correct these problems. We ask for your patience in the interim while VW works with the EPA for a resolution.
Affected Vehicles:
-VW Jetta TDI (Model Years 2009 – 2015)
-VW Jetta SportWagen TDI (Model Years 2009-2014)
-VW Golf TDI (Model Years 2010-2015)
-VW Golf SportWagen TDI (Model Year 2015)
-VW Beetle TDI and VW Beetle Convertible TDI (Model Years 2012-2015)
-VW Passat TDI (Model Years 2012-2015)
-VW Jetta SportWagen TDI (Model Years 2009-2014)
-VW Golf TDI (Model Years 2010-2015)
-VW Golf SportWagen TDI (Model Year 2015)
-VW Beetle TDI and VW Beetle Convertible TDI (Model Years 2012-2015)
-VW Passat TDI (Model Years 2012-2015)
