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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
2016 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L engine. The mechanic said the engine is making noise from the bottom end. (Rod Bering?) 123,000 miles. That may sound like high mileage but Iโve had Mazdaโs that lasted much longer and for half the price.
I had a 2014 Kia Soul! And started having issues with acceleration, sputtering, loud squealing type noise when gas pedal was pushed, gas mileage was horrible, put oil in it all the time, and finally the smell of exhaust inside the car. Called the dealership, called the 800 Kia customer service number with everyone telling me the same thing. They have no idea whatโs wrong but bring it to them, which is a 2 hour drive away and I DID NOT feel safe driving it. I still owed money and worked 20 minutes one way from my home in a very rural area. Had no choice but to let the car go back and am now 4 years tied to a newer car when that one was a year and 4 months away from being paid for
I know buddy, I feel for you..2013 Kia soul Eco, started knocking at 74,000 miles, engine needs to be replaced said mechanic, so I wait for approval document..my car has been there since Feb and still is, only want to give me a 20,000 mile warranty, with new engine, I said no way, so was gonna get a new Kia, only appraised my car for 2900, I said no the appraisal is 8000, said no itโs salvage, itโs not runningโฆI said whoโs fault is that? Contacting Barry Davis channel 5 News get this matter for everyone to see ..every brand Kia they sale has a defect, really sad how they can try to take advantage of it..all lemons
I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and I seriously need my car added to the list because weโre adding oil every 1000 miles and itโs like a complete oil change in between oil changes and itโs really ridiculous having to do this and Iโm still paying on it. I really like the car but if you wonโt take care of it I will never purchase one of your vehicles again and I will tell everyone about it so they donโt get suckered in the way I did on buying this car and having to put so much money into it like I have.
I have a 2017 hyuandai elantra se that were still making payments for it has a blown head gasket overheats like crazy I replaced the coils and spark plugs 3 times already with multiple oil changes the silonoid went out for transmission bought that but couldnโt ever afford to take it to a shop cuz I donโt have that kind of money for labor work so I watched YouTube videos multiple to get a better understanding of what I kneeded to do before going off on the first thing I see but Iโm still having issues I just donโt wanna have to take apart the whole darn engine just to change a gasket and while learning new things and trying to remember how it all goes back without fn up some how along the way being that I live in a appt complex so itโs hard to any type of work around this bit. Anyway would I be eligible or heโll no
I have a 2018 kia Rio and I keep having to add oil to my car please add my car to the list
What about 2014 Kia Sorrento?
Hello,
I have a 2019 Hyundai Sonata which has been burning a lot of oil after I get an oil change the oil is gone in two the stick is dry. This has been going on for the past three years. I even paid over $500 for an oil pan that they told me at the Sheehy Hyundai Dealership that it had a small hairline crack in it and two weeks after that my oil light was coming on again and when I checked my oil stick it was DRY again. So I have just been putting oil in my car myself until I saw this on my iPhone this morning. Thank you so much for putting this out there for others to see. I just want my car fix and my money back because I didnโt and I donโt have a leak in my pan either. I donโt have and have not had any oil on the ground of my garage or my driveway either. I brought this car brand new what a waste. I will NEVER buy another Hyundai ever again and I will be telling other not to buy one either.
PLEASE ADD ME TO LIST PLEASE.
If I donโt hear from someone in the next weeks I will be reaching out to my local TV station in the Washington, DC area.
2016 kia sorento has a theta II engine and yet itโs not on the list. Just had mine replaced this time last year because like every other model this engine is in, it consumes oil. Complete trash.
What was the issues it was having? My son has had the worse luck with his just got it in July
I have a 2017 Hyundai elantra
Good luck with KIA reimbursing you for anything! On Dec. 11, 2020 took car to be serviced to be told had to left and left with no way home (no loaner vehicle either). Forced to pay rental which ended up during Covid Enterprise rents me out a vehicle that should have never left their lot (cause it was wrecked) I luckily made it home but returned it next day scared to drive it back but wasted $100.00 so for 31 days no vehicle over the holidays & life in chaos I finally get call on January 12,2021 to pick mine up at the end of their work day told motor didnโt need replacement. Sign paperwork and leave. Well I donโt make it halfway down a major Highway and Iโm lucky I didnโt wreck, die or injure any other drivers when motor fully seized up at 60 mph with no โผ๏ธ warning. Now Iโm screwed again having to call my insurance company costing me another $250 for an emergency tow to have vehicle towed back to KIA dealership but first gotta freeze my arse off in 18 degree weather with no heat not dressed for it for 4 hours waiting on a tow truck!!! Then I have to get a way home again and figure out rental car situation again!!! What did KIA pay for??? A rebuilt motor in the endโฆ. Thatโs it!!!
I am surprised KIA has not issued a recall or extended warranty for the 2016 Accent. They KNOW this model has excessive oil consumption and the engine can stall and cut off at any time but they refuse to issue a recall. This is a potentially fatal flaw in their product. If anyone has additional info on this and what we can do please let me know. Thank you