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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
Why is the 2011 Hyundai accent gls not listed? My engine seized up breaking timing belt and of course being an interference engine, car in motion, the block was totalled. I had to replace my engine and pay for all the fluids and belts and hoses for a dry rebuilt engine and labor costs for removal of old engine and installation of new engine. It. Took almost a full year to come up with funds to pay for this horrible inconvenience and almost left me homeless and cost me my self employment earnings since I had no ride.
I โhadโ a 2015 Hyundai Elantra drove to church one morning and after service the engine went out and the transmission didnโt go into โdrive gearโ. Had it towed paid diagnostic fee of $60.00 all the codes came back โinternal engine component failureโ and the extended warranty was a waste of money DIDNโT cover anything.
2017 Hyundai Elantra
2018 Kia Optima
My 2013 Hyundai sante fe 6 cyl lost power while I was driving, it was very scary and dangerous. Made it to the dealer who diagnosed and told me the engine has failed and will need a complete engine replacement at only 104,000 miles! They said it consumed oil and was down 3 Qts. Car was regularly maintained at same dealer and was not due for oil change for many miles yet. Iโm reading that many others have also experienced engine failure as well due to defective Hyundai engines. .
I have a 2011 Kia Sorento, all the lights, abs, downhill traction, and sometime engine light come on, also been stalling and will not go sometimes. Changes the crank shaft sensor, still stalls any suggestions, I think its the mass air flow sensor??
My 2016 Kia Optima started having 3ngine issues, limp mode, code for knock sensor. Wonโt go over 20mph,2000rpms. Havenโt driven for almost 3 weeks. Kia canโt get to my car til 24th of October. I found a coupon on their website for a rental/loaner car 100% complimentary on them. This vehicle has presented the same engine issues like the rest have. Afraid to tow it to the dealership and be stranded 25mi plus away from home with no loaner/rental car. Help me.
I have a 2015 Hyundai Tucson that had a crank shaft put it and a motor.
I just spent 6,000 dollars for a engine and labor. I have a 2015 Hyundai Tuscon Limited. A true inconvenience, put me down along side of the road. Thank God I want in the middle of rush hour traffic.
My 2015 Kia optima SXL turbo is throwing code P1326, P2565, P2562, P0128, P0133, PO106 in that order. It started with the P1326 code and went into limp mode and at that point all the other codes appeared as well. Theyโve tested my car twice and said that it passed the knock sensor test. First time they sent the car back with a whole list of repairs that my car needed totaling over $6000, that I was responsible for of course. And three weeks later they sent the car back to me with an estimate of over $4000 because now they say that the the turbo has failed. but just three weeks priorโฆ.the turbo was just fine and I didnโt drive it in between the two visits to the Kia dealership because it is in limp mode. The paperwork says, and I quote โrecommend replacing turbo, then retest for any other damaged components.โ as if theyโre already seeing into the future and know that there will be โotherโ damaged components. And of course, theyโve will be at my expense as well. Anything they can do to avoid replacing the engine & the cost being put on them. I had my car for six months when I purchased it from the dealership, before I started having issues with it. Over the last two years, Iโve continued to put Band-Aids on issues that arose because Kia would never take responsibility for their defect. I am a single mother who relies on on this vehicle for income and transportation, for my two daughters, one of which is special needs. It is a shame how they are treating their customers, itโs a damn shame!
Sue Kia.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T that has the Theta 2 engine in it but my vehicle isnโt listed in the vehicles effected
Why is the 2015 KIA Sorento not listed. My engine when out on a road trip w/ My family. KIA tells me after the fact it was a recall. I never received any info about the recall
The mail came late for the lawsuit papers that I had and I donโt know did the paper get to the company. My Kia soul caught on fire it was a 2016