Citation
Volkswagen diesel scandal has cost the carmaker $30 billion
TL;DR
Total Dieselgate costs reached ~$30 billion by September 2017
Documents total VW Dieselgate costs reaching approximately $30 billion including fines, settlements, and buybacks. Provides the headline figure used throughout the chapter to illustrate the cost of violating scaling laws.
Key Findings from Money (2017)
- Total Dieselgate costs reached ~$30 billion by September 2017
- Includes fines, settlements, vehicle buybacks, and recalls
- Does not include ongoing brand damage and lost sales