New tdi?

so, i've said since all this came out that i would only do the buyback if there's a new tdi to replace it. Anyone have any clue if/when new TDI vehicles will be available? i LOVE my passat TDI (it's my second one).. and i would only replace it with another.

I would like to replace my TDI with a new one to. But it doesn't sound like it's going to be anytime soon.

In the settlement documents, there are descriptions of what VW's currently proposed fixes are, spelled out for each generation. None of these proposed fixes have been approved by EPA or CARB. The proposed fixes for generation 3 (EA288) are, surprisingly, more intensive than for the other two generations - but the other two generations are based on EPA/CARB accepting a higher emissions level than the standards allow, which is likely a non-starter.

Apparently part of the problem involves that the system is unable to detect whether you filled the DEF tank with DEF, or with something else (like water) ...

I wouldn't count on VW TDI vehicles becoming available in the North American market again, with the possible exception of high-end models where they can absorb the price premium - and they'll drink DEF like there's no tomorrow.

You have a 2015, so it's fixable, and no 2016's or 2017's coming. So I would keeps yours. Get fix and delete and save parts in garage.