Unerlaubte Stickoxid-Emissionen bei 65% aller Diesel-Fahrzeuge

The extent of the emissions scandal is becoming clear.

The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) found that 50 of the 189 vehicle models tested emitted nitrogen oxides (NOx) in real-world driving conditions that exceeded legal limits. This means that 65 percent of the tested models exceeded the legally prescribed limits. This affected diesel vehicles that comply with the Euro 5 and Euro 6 emissions standards.

The federal agency's measurement results officially confirm for the first time that far more car models on the road exceed the nitrogen oxide limits than previously known. What does this mean for vehicle owners? The law stipulates that the limits must be complied with under normal road conditions. All approval regulations indicate that the test bench mode is not the decisive factor. Rather, the emissions produced during normal traffic are crucial. It can be assumed that each of the vehicles that failed the test was equipped with unauthorized defeat devices. There is no other explanation for the discrepancy between the emissions measured on the test bench as part of the approval process and those measured during field monitoring by the Federal Motor Transport Authority.

What do these results mean for those affected in diesel emissions scandalIt's now clear that these vehicles were at risk of being taken off the road from the day they were first registered. As a leading law firm in the emissions scandal, we recommend to all affected vehicle owners: Act now – and have your legal rights examined!

Unauthorized nitrogen oxide emissions from Euro 5 vehicles

The highest nitrogen oxide emission of 2769 milligrams per kilometer was recorded in a Volkswagen-Model Touareg 3.0 TDI. The limit for this vehicle category is 180 milligrams per kilometer. This means that the emissions from the VW Touareg 3.0 TDI are 15 times higher than legally permitted. Other German vehicle manufacturers such as Audi and Daimler significantly exceed legal limits in real-world driving conditions. Examples of air polluters include the Audi A8 4.2 TDI, the VW Passat 2.0 TDI, and the Mercedes-Benz NCV3 Sprinter.

Euronorm5: NOX emissions in real driving conditions – measurement results of the KBA test

Euro 6 vehicles with illegal nitrogen oxide emissions

The shocking results of real-world tests: Even diesel engines meeting the more modern Euro 6 emissions standard emit unacceptable levels of harmful nitrogen oxides. The unfortunate leader is the Subaru Outback 2.0l 110 kW SUV. According to the emissions standard, nitrogen oxide emissions should be only 80 milligrams per kilometer. However, the test conducted by the Federal Motor Transport Authority measured a value more than 28 times higher. Surprisingly, the report on the market surveillance tests, announced a year ago, has not yet been submitted to the Transport Committee.