Mercedes-Benz Class Action Lawsuit: The AMG Logo Burn Case and Two Settlements
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The mercedes benz class action lawsuit in the news since August 2026 is a new one: two California drivers allege the raised metal AMG logo on their front seats gets hot enough to burn skin. It was filed on August 5, 2026 and, as of October 2026, has no settlement, no fund and no claim form. Two other Mercedes matters did pay consumers this year — a diesel emissions deal with a $2,000 payment and an emissions-warranty settlement — but their main claim deadlines have now passed.
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What the AMG Logo Lawsuit Says
The case is Lahijani et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Certain Mercedes-AMG models have a raised metallic AMG badge on the driver and front-passenger seatbacks. The lawsuit alleges that badge is a design defect because it is “reasonably expected to contact an occupant’s upper back, neck, or shoulder” and, after the car sits in the sun, can burn skin in the shape of the logo.
According to the complaint, one plaintiff leased a new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E-Class and was burned on the back on May 31, 2026; a board-certified dermatologist documented first- and second-degree burns. The second plaintiff alleges a similar burn to her shoulder roughly six weeks later.
The suit also alleges Mercedes failed to warn buyers, which made the cars worth less than buyers paid. It asks for medical costs, damages for pain and distress, and for Mercedes to pay to remove the badge from other owners’ cars. These are allegations; no court has ruled on them, and Mercedes-Benz could not be reached for comment by the AP when the case was reported.
Case Details
AMG logo case: Lahijani et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, No. 2:26-cv-08680, filed August 5, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division (case number as listed by ClassAction.org).
Emissions-warranty settlement: Hazdovac v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, No. 3:20-CV-377, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg. Final approval was granted on June 25, 2026 (official settlement website).
Diesel emissions settlement: not a class action but a consumer-protection settlement announced December 22, 2025 by a coalition of 50 attorneys general with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG, worth $149,673,750 plus a consumer relief program.
Sunroof case (ended): Bolling et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, No. 1:23-cv-671-TWT, Northern District of Georgia. Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. granted Mercedes summary judgment, as reported on August 10, 2026.
Status as of October 2026: One New Lawsuit, No Open Claim Form
Diesel emissions settlement: claim window closed. The free emissions fix had to be installed by August 31, 2026 and the $2,000 claim filed by September 30, 2026. We could not reach the claims site to confirm any extension; call 1-888-865-4540 if you filed and are waiting.
Hazdovac warranty settlement: approved June 25, 2026. The claim deadline for repairs before March 16, 2026 was May 15, 2026. Repairs after March 16, 2026 but before the Effective Date had a 60-day claim window from the repair date; we could not confirm the Effective Date, so check the settlement website.
Sunroof case: ended in Mercedes’ favor in August 2026; nothing is payable.
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Who Is Affected by Each Mercedes Case
AMG logo lawsuit: the proposed class is people in California who bought or leased a Mercedes-AMG with the raised metal seat badge in the four years before the filing through class certification, plus current California owners whose badge has not been fixed. Owners in other states are not in this proposed class. You do not need to sign up; if a class is certified or a settlement is reached, notice goes out to class members.
Diesel emissions settlement: owners and lessees of certain 2009–2016 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel vehicles and some Sprinter vans that had not been repaired by August 1, 2023. Mercedes mailed notices with an ID and PIN to known owners.
Hazdovac warranty settlement: people in California and other “Section 177” states who bought or leased a model year 2015-or-newer Mercedes-Benz and paid out of pocket to diagnose or repair one of 14 listed emissions parts between 4 years/50,000 miles and 7 years/70,000 miles.
Is There Any Mercedes-Benz Settlement Money?
Diesel emissions: $2,000 per eligible vehicle plus a free emissions fix and extended warranty, for people who met the August 31 and September 30, 2026 deadlines. The settlement covered an estimated 39,565 unrepaired vehicles; Mercedes pays $120 million to the states, with another $29,673,750 suspended pending the consumer program.
Hazdovac: 50% reimbursement of out-of-pocket repair costs on the listed parts, or 100% of a diagnosis-only charge, for valid claims. There is no flat payment; you get money only if you paid and filed. See our list of open settlements for deals still taking claims.
Mercedes Benz Lawsuit Timeline
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December 22, 2025 — Diesel Emissions Settlement
Fifty attorneys general announce a $149,673,750 settlement over alleged defeat devices in more than 211,000 diesel vehicles sold from 2008 to 2016. Mercedes denies liability.
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March 16, 2026 — Warranty Settlement Notice
Notice of the Hazdovac emissions-warranty settlement goes out. Opt-outs and objections are due April 30; pre-notice repair claims are due May 15, 2026.
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June 25, 2026 — Hazdovac Final Approval
Chief Judge Richard Seeborg issues the Final Approval Order and Judgment in the Northern District of California.
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August 5, 2026 — AMG Logo Lawsuit Filed
Two California drivers file a proposed class action alleging the raised metal AMG seat badge causes burns. Separately, the Georgia sunroof case ends in Mercedes’ favor.
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August 31 and September 30, 2026 — Diesel Deadlines
Last day to install the free emissions fix, then last day to claim the $2,000 payment through the official claims site.
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October 2026 — Where Things Stand
The AMG case is pending with no settlement. The diesel and Hazdovac main claim windows are closed; late-repair Hazdovac claims had a 60-day window that may already have closed.
Three Things to Watch For
People searching for a class action lawsuit mercedes benz owners can join are an easy target — a viral case plus two real settlements with closed deadlines is the setup imposters use:
“Claim your AMG burn settlement”
There is no AMG logo settlement and no claim form. A site asking for your VIN, driver’s license or bank details to “reserve your payout” is collecting data, not filing a claim.
“Late $2,000 diesel claims accepted”
The diesel claim deadline was September 30, 2026. Real notices came from Mercedes by mail with an ID and PIN. Anyone charging a fee to file or “reopen” a claim for you is not the official program — check only through the number in your notice.
Calls about your Mercedes warranty settlement
The Hazdovac administrator works by website, email and mail to a P.O. box in Baton Rouge. A caller demanding a processing fee or your full Social Security number to release a reimbursement is not the administrator.
Mercedes-Benz Lawsuit — Questions People Actually Ask
What is the Mercedes Benz class action in the news?
It is the AMG seat-logo burn lawsuit, Lahijani et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, filed August 5, 2026 in federal court in Los Angeles. Two drivers allege the raised metal AMG badge on the seatback burned them after their cars sat in the sun.
Is there a Mercedes Benz settlement I can file a claim for right now?
Not a main one, as of October 8, 2026. The AMG case has no settlement. The diesel $2,000 claim deadline was September 30, 2026, and the Hazdovac claim deadline for earlier repairs was May 15, 2026. Hazdovac repairs made after March 16, 2026 and before the Effective Date had a 60-day claim window from the repair date; we could not confirm the Effective Date, so check the settlement website.
I own an AMG outside California. Am I included?
Not in the class as proposed. The complaint defines the class as people in California. Class definitions can change as a case moves forward, but nothing in the filing covers other states today.
I got burned by the AMG logo. What should I do?
Get medical care and keep the records and photos. You can also report a vehicle safety issue to NHTSA. Being in a proposed class does not stop you from talking to a lawyer about your own injury claim.
I missed the $2,000 diesel deadline. Is there anything left?
The published deadlines were August 31, 2026 for the repair and September 30, 2026 for the claim, and we found no extension. If you filed on time and are waiting, contact the program at 1-888-865-4540 or through mbaemincentive.com.
What does the Hazdovac warranty settlement cover?
Out-of-pocket diagnosis or repair of 14 listed emissions parts on model year 2015-or-newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles registered in California and other Section 177 states, between 4 years/50,000 miles and 7 years/70,000 miles. It pays 50% of repair costs or 100% of a diagnosis-only charge.
What happened to the Mercedes sunroof class action?
Bolling et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, No. 1:23-cv-671-TWT in the Northern District of Georgia, ended when Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. granted Mercedes summary judgment, reported August 10, 2026. The court found the plaintiffs had not shown a defect; Mercedes had argued the broken glass was never produced. No payment resulted.
Did Mercedes already pay for Dieselgate?
Yes, in several deals. In 2020 Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz USA agreed to pay $1.5 billion to the U.S. government and California regulators. The December 22, 2025 deal with 50 attorneys general was described by Mercedes as resolving the remaining U.S. diesel proceedings, while it still denies liability.
Separate from this case: were you injured in the last 2 years?
Class-action payouts are fixed amounts through an administrator. A personal injury claim is a different case — and often worth far more. Free estimate, no obligation.
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