VW diesel emissions scandal response timeline

Volkswagen’s diesel emissions test saga is one of the most complex, sustained and costly crises in recent years.

VW’s response is seen through a reputational and communications lens. External factors such as important legal, regulatory, industry and other inputs, outputs and outcomes are highlighted in italics.


2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2008

2004

  • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) significantly tightens diesel emissions standards

This timeline aims to give a balanced view of VW’s response to its diesel emissions crisis. It does not claim to be comprehensive.

Let me know if there is anything important that is missing, unfair or inaccurate.

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