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Volkswagen Tiguan Oil Consumption Lawsuit Shrinks—Leaving Some Owners Out

The Case Just Got SmallerThe lawsuit against the 2022–2023 Volkswagen Tiguan over alleged excessive oil consumption has received a new update in court. According to Car Complaints, a judge dismissed the nationwide class action and narrowed the case to seven states: Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania.By limiting the class-action lawsuit to fewer states, fewer owners could potentially be covered, resulting in a smaller payout and reduced financial risk for Volkswagen. The German marque argued that the plaintiffs cannot sue on behalf of Tiguan owners in other states because they “have suffered no injuries,” though the plaintiffs claimed that argument was premature. As the latest development shows, the court sided with the automaker.

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Under the HoodFor context, the plaintiffs argue that the 2.0-liter EA888 TSI engines in their 2022–202 …


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Author: Rex Sanchez

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