VW repair bill rises as Germany says 540,000 recalled cars need hardware changes

Germany's transport authority says one in four cars will need more than software changes, as Volkswagen decides on compensation for US owners

Germany's transport ministry has said Volkswagen is likely to need to make more than just software changes to nearly a quarter of its 2.4m diesel cars being recalled in the country as a result of the emissions scandal.

The ministry told the Associated Press on Monday that of the vehicles being recalled for fixes in Germany, the Federal Motor Transport Authority "currently expects that approximately 540,000 will also need hardware changes". It said Volkswagen would inform owners of the details.