Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Diesel AEM Incentive Settlement
Multistate Attorneys General Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel emissions settlement — AEM Incentive Program (administrator: Epiq)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A multistate attorneys general settlement offering a $2,000 incentive to owners and lessees of certain 2009–2016 Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles who install the free Approved Emission Modification (AEM). Mercedes denies wrongdoing. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until September 30, 2026.
Estimated payout
A $2,000 incentive payment per eligible vehicle, plus free AEM installation and an Extended Modification Warranty.
Proof required?
Submit your vehicle title, bill of sale, or lease agreement, plus the final repair order showing the AEM was installed between Aug 1, 2023 and Aug 31, 2026.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
Current and former owners and lessees of eligible model-year 2009–2016 Mercedes-Benz or Sprinter BlueTEC II diesel vehicles who have the AEM installed at an authorized dealer between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2026. Eligibility is not limited by state.
What you need to file
- Confirmation your vehicle is an eligible BlueTEC II diesel model and that the free AEM is installed by Aug 31, 2026.
- Your title, bill of sale, or lease agreement, plus the final repair order for the AEM installation.
- Your contact information and a payment choice.
What you can get
A $2,000 incentive payment per eligible vehicle, plus free AEM installation and an Extended Modification Warranty.
Proof of purchase or loss: Submit your vehicle title, bill of sale, or lease agreement, plus the final repair order showing the AEM was installed between Aug 1, 2023 and Aug 31, 2026.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at mbaemincentive.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is September 30, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Unclaimed Guide is an independent guide. We are not a law firm, not a claims-filing service, and not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the settlement administrator, or the court. You can always file this claim yourself, for free, at the official site above. Never pay a company that offers to file it for you.
Common questions
Have the free Approved Emission Modification installed at an authorized dealer by August 31, 2026, then submit a valid claim with your title/bill of sale/lease and the final repair order by September 30, 2026 at mbaemincentive.com.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at mbaemincentive.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is September 30, 2026. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, mbaemincentive.com, before you act.
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