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Consumers who experienced Hyundai Theta engine problems may be able to benefit from a recent class action settlement.
The settlement benefits individuals who bought or leased any of the following vehicles: 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2013–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014–2015, 2018, and certain 2019 Hyundai Tucson vehicles.
Class vehicles must have been equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engine within OEM specifications. The noted 2019 model year vehicles are eligible if they were manufactured before the Knock Sensor Detection System technology was incorporated into production.
According to the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, some Hyundai vehicles are prone to engine problems due to a defect. Allegedly, the Hyundai engine problems can include engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and engine fire.
The defect involves the connecting rod bearings in the gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines. According to the complaint, these connecting rod bearings can fracture and release metal debris into the engine oil. The oil filter is unable to filter everything out, meaning the contaminated oil is circulated through the engine, causing damage to components until the engine fails unexpectedly.
As the connecting rod bearings continue to fracture, the class action lawsuit claimed, “the acceptable tolerances between the bearings, the connecting rod, and the crankshaft rapidly deteriorate,” eventually leading to a “‘knocking’ sound.” In some cases, the piston can allegedly break through the engine block and other engine components can be damaged.
Unfortunately, the plaintiffs claim these incidents have been routinely denied coverage under Hyundai warranties. As a result, plaintiffs and other vehicle owners have allegedly been financially injured by the issue.
Hyundai has not admitted any wrongdoing, but has agreed to fund a Hyundai Theta engine settlement center to resolve the claims in a multidistrict litigation and class action lawsuit.
The Hyundai engine problems class action settlement provides a variety of relief options, including warranty extensions, repairs reimbursement, other forms of compensation, a rebate program and a $140 goodwill payment. More detailed information about the compensation options can be found in the “Potential Award” section below.
In order to receive benefits from the Hyundai Theta engine settlement center, Class Members must file a valid claim form by April 12, 2021. Depending on which compensation the claimant is seeking, claim forms may require vehicle VIN numbers, repair invoices and other documentation.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 31, 2020. The final approval hearing for the Hyundai Theta engine settlement center is Nov. 13, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who bought or leased any of the following vehicles: 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2013–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014–2015, 2018, and certain 2019 Hyundai Tucson vehicles.
Class vehicles must have been equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine within OEM specifications. The noted 2019 model year vehicles are eligible if they were manufactured before the Knock Sensor Detection System technology was incorporated into production.
Potential Award
Several forms of compensation, including:
- Warranty Extension: extends the powertrain warranty on Class vehicles to a lifetime warranty. The extension covers short block assembly, consisting of the engine block, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods and bearings, and pistons.
- Repairs reimbursement: a $140 goodwill payment along with full reimbursement for repairs will be available to Class Members.
- Additional reimbursement: Class Members can collect full reimbursement for rental cars, towing and other expenses related to qualifying repairs.
- Compensation for a reduction in trade in value: Vehicles that were traded in for a lower value as a result of an engine seizure, engine stall, engine noise, engine compartment fire or illumination of the oil lamp diagnosed as requiring repair of the engine block will allow Class Members to receive compensation. An additional $140 goodwill payment may also be available.
- Compensation for engine fires: Engine fires will result in compensation for the value of the vehicle, with an additional $140 goodwill payment.
- Rebates: Individuals who purchase a replacement vehicle due to an engine failure or fire can recover the following class action rebates:
- for model year 2011 and 2012 Class Vehicles – $2,000;
- for model year 2013 and 2014 Class Vehicles – $1,500;
- for model year 2015 and 2016 Class Vehicles – $1,000;
- for model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Class Vehicles – $500.
Proof of Purchase
Vehicle VIN number, repair invoices, and other documentation.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
8/9/2021 UPDATED
Case Name
In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation, Case No. 8:17-cv-00838-JLS-JDE, and Flaherty v. Hyundai Motor Company, et al., Case No. 18-cv-02223, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
11/13/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Kia Engine Failure Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions Inc.
support@HMAEngineSettlement.com
1-866-944-7620
Class Counsel
Matthew D. Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF
Bonner Walsh
WALSH PLLC
Steve Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Defense Counsel
Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
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229 thoughts onHyundai Theta Engine Settlement
It’s CRAP that they refuse to fix an engine if you bought your car USED. When MY story matches 100’S of others, they need to MAN UP. I’m on SSD and paying for a car I can’t drive still having to pay insurance too………
I have a 2011 Sorento with the 2012 Body. They denied mine too. The engine failed like it had no oil, the cam broke in 3 places; it was FULL of oil!! Mechanics said they don’t even know how that COULD break like that. I am paying almost $300 per month since it broke in November. They denied my claim and blocked me on Twitter when I posted articles about their recalls and found people WORLDWIDE who were also denied. Kia and Hyundai should want to have some INTEGRITY behind their name. Irate cards on windshields telling owners to check their VIN numbers.
My 2013 Kia Sorento engine seized too right after it turn 100,000 miles. I have to pay almost $4,000.00 on a car that first they claim I had no oil, (I just had the oil change) I showed them receipts for over 3 years and the guy said it was change there…then he stated it was a rod that seized. H
My 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport seized up while driving down the toll road. Same issue as some others..found all kinds of metal in my oil and broke in places mechanic couldnt even get why it did that. Hopefully Hyundai gets their crap together to help all of us.
Man, my 2013 Hyundai Sonata caught on fire under the hood while I was driving and my car seized up on me while I was going 120mph, did not even have 60k on the engine smh. Nobody could determine the cause of the fire smh……..bullshit
Have a 2014 turbo s f engine seized up while driving home fr town. Towed to dealership in Spokane they phoned me and said they will be in touch with Hyundai. They have replaced engine. Gave me a loaner car everything good as of now did not know. Of engine problem till it happened
I have a 2011 Kia Sportage sx went to accelerate the whole dash lit up couldn’t do anything stuck on the side of the highway car wouldn’t even crank come to find out Kia recall on the engine. Engine locked up car didn’t have oil no nothing I just had an oil change 2 weeks before Kia basically rebuilt the engine paid for the rental and gave me paperwork on it for the warranty
I have a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SE and had to have the engine replaced a couple years ago after it hit 100900 miles. I was told metal shavings into the oil pump seized the engine. This sounds exactly what has been happening to these other vehicles. Even with the local dealership getting Hyundai corporate and the extended warranty company taking on part of the cost, it still cost me over 5K to fix.
What about 2011 Sorento’s? Mine didn’t make it home for the dealership before all the lights came on…
I have a 2011 Sorento with the 2012 Body. They denied mine too. The engine failed like it had no oil, the cam broke in 3 places; it was FULL of oil!! Mechanics said they don’t even know how that COULD break like that. I am paying almost $300 per month since it broke in November. They denied my claim and blocked me on Twitter when I posted articles about their recalls.
Yea, Hyundai is putting me through the ringer to get paid back on rental car. Dealer had my car for almost 3 months so bill is more than they want to reimbursed on. Stay on it. I’ve gone through dealer and Hyundai USA. And they want you to get discouraged and drop it. Gets them off the hook so keep on them. Nothing in settlement on time limit to be payed.
I purchased a 2014 Santa Fe in two day engine blew got it replaced after a month in shop had contact with Hyundai replaced engine but now the new one is nearly coming to a stall when stopped I going to get oil changed st dealership going to ask about this problem I only gave me a 1 year or 10,000 miles don’t think that’s enough with the problem
I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS that is burning 1qt of oil before the 3,000 mile oil change is dye. I am currently during an oil consumption test on my vehicle. I was driving and the oil indicator was blinking on the dashboard so I went to auto zone to check and found out that I didn’t have any oil in my car the dip stick was dry.
I have the same issue with my 2013 sonata. Except my oil light didn’t even come on i just checked. And no oil. And recently had my vehicle checked by dealership. Was told nothing seemed wrong even tho employee said it had white smoke coming out tail pipe. Said would check issue and didn’t. Was told if it had blue smoke coming out to bring it back. And ended up paying 1000 for a bunch of stuff i didn’t even need done.
Oh and i forgot to mention this car doesn’t even have 64,000 miles on it.
I have been having electrical and alll kinda of engine problems with my 2011 sonata also. Purchased it in 2013 unaware of all the issues and it has been one thing after another since.
Their solution originally since my oil was void of any metal shavings was simply the extended the manufacturer recommended amount of oil for the model and put in a new in a new dip stick with an appropriate fill line. Less than a couple months after the fact my engine seized at a stop sign…. now both times I had just had an oil change. Lone behold the mileage was at 122,500 roughly. Just outside the manufacturer warranty that they extended out for this issue to 120,000 miles.
I originally brought it to the dealership I purchased it from, as I had an after market warranty, but the manufacturer had to cover it under theirs as they are aware of the issue and trying to avoid as much cost as possible.
Now keep in mind they did cover the repairs but certainly did not even do so much as offer me a loaner as a result. Mind you they also had my vehicle for a number of weeks to accomplish the repair, at least 3 I’m sure.
Of course I would have to track down receipts etc because I have had the work done by family and or friends because my income is so low that I was struggling to even pay off the remainder of my vehicle.
The engine has since been replaced, but I am experiencing the same types of issues that now it sounding like the transmission is going. Again I have an extended lifetime power train warranty… but if it’s all stemming from this darn issue, Hyundai needs to fix it.
Now the claims of it being O2 sensor related is garbage. Sure they need to be replaced but it in no way correlated to what errors I’m sure are being read my the vehicle.
Unfortunately complications with the wiring etc have also started to show up and I’m getting thoroughly concerned.
I have literally had to love out of this vehicle, that’s how near and dear I cherish it…. and all these recalls have been making my road to self sufficiency extremely difficult and my poor baby is in rough shape.
…. I just found out about the darn class action suit too… and should have been getting a part of that settlement. Do you know the things that I could do with that money right now.
I literally could have my car fixed and looking like I just drove it off the lot. Instead everything combined is stacking up to costs that are more than my present net worth for gods sakes far more expensive than what the car is presently worth. I recently had to replace the power steering motor coupler too. Now while it took my dad and I a Saturday evening. I’m great full for the repairs. But it’s not enough.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Tucson engine just seized in it, it has the DOHC THETA ii engine 92,000 miles oil changes ever 5,000 miles very well taken care of and Hyundai dealership in Valdosta,Ga is trying to get Hyundai motor America to repair. This happened on 07/11/2020 still not heard anything and have not been offered a vehicle so been without for almost a month and this is of no fault of mine. Thank you.
I’m having a similar issue with a 2013 Tucson with 69,000 miles. The engine seized up out of nowhere. It’s always up to date with oil changes. Hyundai approved a new engine finally because we are the original owners but we are still waiting on the vehicle to be repaired. Then today we were told they don’t cover rental vehicles. So far we are out over a thousand dollars for the tow of the vehicle (broke down on I 80 in the middle of nowhere) and now a rental car for who knows how long.
Sorry to know you are having the same problems with your Hyundai Tucson hopefully they will soon take care of this for you. When it happened to mine it was out of nowhere going down highway and just seized hopefully Hyundai will make it good and replace engine.
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