A new AVP check is a second automatic refund for customers who accepted the first payment—not an invitation to buy coverage or submit a new warranty claim.
What Was Announced?
The Federal Trade Commission says 9,074 customers of American Vehicle Protection are receiving second-round checks totaling more than $186,000 in June 2026. The company sold extended automobile warranties by telemarketing.The current checks go to people who accepted the first distribution, which resulted in more than $223,000 in completed refunds in October 2024. No new claim form is open, and recipients should cash the second check within 90 days.
What Did the FTC Allege About AVP?
The FTC charged American Vehicle Protection and related defendants with making illegal outbound sales calls, creating the impression that callers represented vehicle manufacturers or dealers, and making misleading statements about expensive extended warranties.The agency said the plans were promoted as broad or bumper-to-bumper protection even though important limits applied. The defendants settled through orders that included bans on extended-warranty sales and outbound telemarketing.
Why Is There Another Payment?
Money remained after the first refund round, so the FTC used the existing records to calculate an additional payment. Only people who accepted the first payment are in the second group.The current $186,000 figure describes completed second-round checks being sent, not the price of a new settlement or a benefit available through a public application.
What Recipients Should Check
Confirm that the check and accompanying letter refer to the FTC’s American Vehicle Protection refund program, then cash or deposit it within 90 days. Keep a copy until the funds clear.A refund administrator will not sell replacement coverage as a condition of payment. Do not provide a bank password, card verification code, gift card or wire transfer to someone offering to activate the refund.
Extended Warranty vs. Safety Recall
An extended service contract and a manufacturer safety recall are different. A warranty can cover specified repair costs under a contract, while a safety recall is a manufacturer remedy overseen by the federal vehicle-safety system.OCA’s vehicle recall guide explains how to check a VIN and pursue a recall repair. That process does not determine eligibility for this FTC refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who gets the second American Vehicle Protection refund?
The FTC is sending checks to 9,074 AVP customers who accepted their first refund payment.
How much is the June 2026 AVP refund round?
The second round totals more than $186,000. Individual checks are based on existing program records.
Can I file a new American Vehicle Protection refund claim?
No. The FTC has not opened a new public claim form; the second-round recipients were selected from first-round records.
How long do I have to cash an AVP refund check?
The FTC says the check should be cashed or deposited within 90 days.
Is the AVP refund the same as a vehicle recall?
No. The payment comes from an FTC enforcement settlement over extended-warranty marketing. A safety recall is a separate manufacturer and federal vehicle-safety process.
Sources
• FTC — American Vehicle Protection refund program• FTC — earlier AVP refund announcement
• FTC — American Vehicle Protection case record
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