VW Risks Flurry of Consumer Claims After EU Top Court Ruling

Volkswagen AG and other car markers risk potentially costly consumer claims after the bloc’s top court said the use of IT meant to protect car components from damage at certain temperatures could be illegal.

In a dispute stemming from the aftermath of the diesel scandal that roiled the German car giant, the EU Court of Justice on Thursday said there’s no exemption from regulations for the use of software that changes pollutant gas emissions in cars based on the outside temperature.

While VW insists its use of so-called thermal windows is in line with the law, the ruling may open ...