EPA Says Volkswagen Admitted to Using Cheats on 3.0-Liter Diesel V-6

Volkswagen’s emissions troubles are far from over. Earlier this month, the EPA alleged that certain models using the automaker’s 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 engine also contained defeat device software. Volkswagen denied that accusation at the time, but now a statement from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) says VW has now admitted that the engine does use cheats.

The statement says Volkswagen and Audi officials responded to the In-Use Compliance letter and Notice of Violation sent by the EPA and CARB during a meeting on Thursday. The officials confirmed that the issues raised in the In-Use Compliance letter extent to all 3.0-liter diesel engines from model years 2009-2016. The statement concluded with: “Based on this information, EPA and CARB will continue to investigate and take all appropriate action under their respective authorities.”

When the EPA first made the allegations on November 2, the notice of violation only covered 10,000 vehicles. Automotive News reports that the latest findings expand that number by an additional 75,000 units in the U.S. Audi, VW, and Porsche halted sales of TDI V-6 models earlier this month. We reached out to VW for comment and are awaiting an official statement.

Source: CARB, Automotive News (Subscription required)

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