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A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit over allegations certain Kia Sorento vehicles were equipped with a defective crankshaft bolt that could break in some conditions.
If you owned or leased a model year 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with a 3.5-liter engine, you may be entitled to benefits from this Kia class action settlement.
Plaintiff Yvonne Robinson and several other plaintiffs filed the Kia class action lawsuit in 2013, alleging certain 2003-2006 model year Kia Sorento vehicles with 3.5-liter engines have a crankshaft pulley bolt defect that can result in the bolt breaking.
When the crankshaft pulley bolt breaks, it can damage other engine components, the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit alleges. The damaged engine components can reportedly cause significant issues, including the loss of steering control and possible engine failure that can increase the risk of an accident. The plaintiffs assert Kia knew about the Sorento engine defect for years but failed to disclose the problem to consumers.
Kia denies the allegations but the vehicle manufacturer has agreed to settle the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit to avoid the cost and burden of ongoing litigation. The Kia crankshaft bolt defect settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 2, 2016.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the Kia Sorento settlement must do so no later than April 3, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Kia Sorento settlement include: “All persons in the United States who currently own or lease or previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle in the United States.”
Under the terms of the Kia class action settlement, Class Vehicles include model year 2003-2006 Kia Sorento vehicles with a 3.5-liter engine.
Potential Award
Up to $4,900.
The Kia Sorento class action settlement provides reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses for repairs related to the crankshaft pulley bolt failure.
The amount each Class Member is eligible to receive depends on several factors, including whether they are an original purchaser and still own the Class vehicle; they are an original purchaser of the Class vehicle but no longer own the vehicle; whether they purchased a used Class vehicle; and when the crankshaft pulley failure occurred.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members should submit documentation that shows they paid for parts, labor and/or towing related to a crankshaft pulley bolt failure.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
5/17/2017
Case Name
Yvonne Robninson, et al. v. Kia Motors America Inc., et al., Case No. 13-006-ED-MAH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
6/19/2017
UPDATE: The Kia Crankshaft Bold class action settlement was granted final approval on June 19, 2017. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Kia Settlement Administration
c/o Garden City Group LLC
P.O. Box 10318
Dublin, OH 43017-0318
Phone: 1-800-601-7492
Fax: 1-614-553-1464
submission@CrankshaftBoltClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Shmuel Klein
LAW OFFICE OF SHMUEL KLEIN PA
Defense Counsel
Neal Walters
BALLARD SPAHR LLP
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59 thoughts onKia Sorento Crankshaft Bolt Defect Class Action Settlement
How do we make a complaint about them they is really in responsible and keep giving people the runaround now they’re telling me I will not be receiving anything because my Kia has a hundred thousand miles on it because that’s settlement was for the Kia buyers and now we not receiving anything and no one has received no check we need to complain do anyone has the information where I can make a complaint
I need that info as well…
I was just told that I was not part of the settlement because I have too many miles on my Kia Sorento that is a 03 what do they expect it is now 2017 now I will not be getting anything out of this kia settlement after I sent all my documents and my title on time I get nothing
I don’t think anyone is getting anything. Everyone has been told different dates. Information isn’t adding up. :-/
We received our check yesterday afternoon. Hope yours is there soon!!
Did you receive a letter stating you didn’t qualify?
I received a letter of Denial…a total mess
Bought this Kia cash in May of 2015 and in the same month the pulley bolt broke and steering and motor locked spent lots of money fixing it and I be damn it broke again $7800 DOWN! THE! DRAIN! NOW PAYING A 450 A MONTH CAR NOTE!! KIA AND THE LAWYERS R SUCKING THE BLOOD OUT OF WE CONSUMERS!!! THE LONGER IT TAKES THE MORE MONEY THE LAWYERS GET FOR THEIR FEES!!! THEY NEED TO DO THEIR JOBS AND GET OUR MONEY!! BE PATIENT OUR ASS!! Ray let’s see how you would feel if u were in our position!! Looks like we will pass away before we get the money!! Can anybody say living WILL!! May as well WILL the money to our family cause we may never see it.
i still have not received my check. I received the paper that i was in settlement but nothing after that. I just put 3,000 to fix the crankshaft that went month ago.
I was told theyvwill be mailung checks before oct 19. And if youvhavent heard anything then that means the have you prpoet paperwork and you should be good to go.
Still waiting..No notice..No nothing!!
I just called and was told checks will be issued in late October, 30 days latter than previously stated.
I’m still driving my ’05 after 2 bolt failures, Pulley wobbles and I don’t use a/c or defog unless necessary – That’s what caused both failures. Have a new bolt & tools to repair OTR if needed but still waiting for Kia to at least credit me for a new crank pulley, roll pin & a new set of belts, 1 qt. of trans fluid, 1 gal anti-freeze & maybe an oil change too. Some folks got charged over $2500 for repairs, Some of us are mechanics, I went grocery shopping while it cooled down then pulled the loose parts & belts out of the way & drove it home!
Today is Sept. 19th. And have not received any notice at all.
Got letter asking for same information I already sent. Big surprise. Sent it again. They probably hope people won’t bother to resend. Has anyone received a check yet?
No… least u got a letter ain’t receive anything from them I bet they got there cut already
They sent me a letter asking for proof that I paid for the repairs. I sent them invoices from the dealership showing the amount I was billed from the start, and I told them, of course I paid for the repairs. I wouldn’t have gotten my car back otherwise. Obviously none of us knew Kia failed to recall our vehicles because of this issue, so once the repairs were paid for, I had no real use for the actual receipts and the bank statements are hard to come by so long after the fact. They can’t say when exactly people should start seeing payments, but one administrator did tell me that checks have in fact started being sent, and overall I get the same “within 90 days” that’s always stated as a timeline for receiving money. I guess I can assume I’ll see something within the next week then, right?
Notice from court says we should be notified befor September 20th and paid by October 20?
What notice? I havent heard anything yet.