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- Final approval for this class action settlement was granted April 29, 2024.
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- The deadline to file a claim for most benefits in the Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement is now July 8, 2024.
- The deadline to submit a claim for most benefits is now April 5, 2024.
A Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement resolves a class action lawsuit claiming that some of its Kia and Hyundai vehicles suffer from engine defects that can lead to failure.
The Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement benefits owners and lessees of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. A full list of eligible vehicles can be found in the โWhoโs Eligibleโ section below.
According to the Kia and Hyundai class action lawsuit, the class vehicles suffer from a defect related to the engineโs connecting rod bearing. This bearing can allegedly fail, causing engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and even engine fires โ all of which may not be covered by warranty.
Kia is a South Korea-based vehicle company that owns both Hyundai and Kia brands.
Kia hasnโt admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the Hyundai class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Hyundai class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive out-of-pocket expense reimbursement, compensation for trade-ins and sales, compensation for total vehicle losses, warranty extensions and participate in a rebate program.ย
To be eligible for certain types of compensation โ such as for rental car, towing, ride-sharing or other transportation and incidental expenses โ under the Hyundai class action lawsuit settlement, the knock sensor detection software (KSDS) update on the class vehicle must be performed on or before Nov. 4, 2023.
The deadline for exclusion and objection was Aug. 7, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement was held Sept. 8, 2023.
The deadline to submit a claim for most benefits in the Kia and Hyundai class action lawsuit is July 8, 2024.
Whoโs Eligible
The Kia and Hyundai engine settlement benefits owners and lessees of:
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2010, 2011 and 2012 model year Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Hyundai Tucson vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year Hyundai Tucsonย vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2014 model year Hyundai Elantra Coupe vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Hyundai Elantra vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Hyundai Veloster vehicles with a Gamma engine
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Optima Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV/PHEV) vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sorento vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sportage vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Theta II engine
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Nu engine
- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Gamma engine
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Nu engine
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of repairs, expenses and other damages
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 youโre unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administratorโs website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you donโt qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
07/08/2024
Case Name
In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II, Case No. 8:18-cv-02223-JLS-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
09/08/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Kia Engine Class Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4133
Portland, OR 97208-4133
[email protected]
800-944-1025
Class Counsel
Steve W Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLPย
Matthew Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF LLC
Gretchen Freeman Cappioย
KELLER ROHRBACK LLP
Defense Counsel
Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
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186 thoughts onKia, Hyundai engine failure class action settlement
I have a 2014 KIA Cadenza and having problems with they are replacing the timing Chain my car is at the dealer now, my car also is burning oil, I had my oil change and in lest then 2 months my car was 4qt low and the car was making this cracking sound. The dealer do not want to take care of the problems stating that I have an old car what do I expect. I need to know what to do. I had another shop look at the car and they stated that my engine is messed up and KIA dealer sated that they do not know what they are talking about. Kia is charging me 200.00 dollars to replace a cup lit in the steering wheel the part cost .28 cent and making me pay for two diagnostic on the car. I need help.
The coupler should be fixed under recall. At least mine wasโฆ I have a 2013 Kia Optima, Iโve had my motor replaced after it broke down on me while I was 8 months pregnant, ended up getting my car back righ before my water broke and i gave birth to my son. I got the knock sensor replaced, but now my snow white pearl paint is peeling Iโm so pissed off with this car company itโs unreal!!! I will NEVER buy another kia in my life, and you can bet that Iโll also tell everyone I know not to buy a Kia!
My name is Deroddric Johnson and I have a 2019 jua soul itโs burning oil no oil leaks no where and iam still paying notes on it so can someone tell what do I sui to do 478 7033294 my number
I have a 2013 Kia Optima that does qualify but Rusty Wallace Kia Louisville Tennessee put a motor in when previous owner had it 11/08/2018 and I have all the paperwork the motor now has 82,000 that they put in and is using a quart of oil every 100-200 miles I took it to dealership and they said it needed engine flush that I paid $1360.00 but all they did was change spark plugs and oil and used thicker oil than is recommended for the car after I got it back I took it back the next day and told the service manager Nick Johnson it was doing the same thing he came out looked and said it is definitely smoking and he would contact his mechanic department and never called me back 2 weeks later I called him and he said there was nothing else they could do.I got pulled over by local police and the office said not to have it back on the road because of all the smoke that it looked like it was on fire I called Kia and they still have not did anything.Please let me know what I should do all I ever wanted was the car to run correctly and before I bought it called the Dealership and they said it had a lifetime warranty on the engine and now they want do anything as I said I have all documents since the motor was put in 2018. Please someone help lead me who I need to get ahold of.
What about 2006 kia 4/4 4door ?
2017 Sonata Limited-I believe my engine is on its way out. Excessive oil use but i have to come out of pocket for an oil consumption test per corporate but dealership said its a waste. Oil will still burn. I was told there is a lifetime warranty on the engine but they will not replace the engine until the engine is damn near gone. Now Iโm starting to smell burnt oil fumes in my car. This has been going on for about a year now. Who wants to buy a Hyundai or Kia with all the theft going on and insurance companies do not want to ensure these cars.
First, the dealer will update your anti theft software to fix that issue so you can provide proof to the insurance co. Second, the dealer just replaced the engine in my daughterโs 2015 Sonata Sport sedan at 150k mileage due to excessive oil burning after several attempts to flush & treat the oil to slow consumption which was not effective. They replaced it bc she is the original owner & her car was only serviced at the dealership since purchase. So far the replacement is performing well. The original engine has a 100k mile warranty which was extended on the affected vehicles to 120k for original owners only I believe, but not lifetimeโฆhope this helps & good luck on it.
My Kia started having motor issues the dealer couldnโt figure out the problem. They replaced my motor with no cost & a free rental. I just wonder about the qualty of the replacement motor.
I have a 2017 Kia Sportage EX and I have been having a problem with my oil change lasting up to 5000 miles. It is always starting to knock when I get to 3000 miles. I also hear a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle???
My vehicle has been at hyundai dealer with this issue since February for this very reason and hyundai denied fixing it
2017 Hyundia Santa Fe loses a quart of oil a week. Been to dealer and they say itโs normal. Was told to sell car.
That is a joke! Itโs not normal, see my reply to Kira above & read up on the entire lawsuit.
My 2020 Kia Sportage head is into replaced in the light still on here is no good I need my car fixed or my money back
My daughterโs 2013 sonata engine failed and the dealership denied her claim but my 2015 sonata engine failed and the dealership i went to replaced with no problem help me make sense of this situation