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A class action lawsuit alleges that an engine defect can cause Hyundai Tucson and Kia Soul vehicles to stall and even burst into flames.
Plaintiffs Elizabeth Snider and James Twigger claim that Hyundai and Kia have concealed the defect from consumers for years.
The Hyundai, Kia engine defect has allegedly affected thousands of car owners and others on the road when vehicle engines fail unexpectedly, stall, and even catch fire.
According to the Hyundai, Kia class action lawsuit, the affected vehicles include the 2011-2013 Hyundai Tucson and the 2012-2016 Kia Soul. The alleged defect affects engines with a gasoline direct-injection.
The Hyundai Tucson class action lawsuit contends that the defect causes these direct injection engines to suffer from improper sealing during engine production, leading to oil leaks.
These leaks then cause serious problems, including the stalling, failure, and flames, the Kia Soul class action lawsuit states.
“Only recently—after years of concealing serious safety defects—have Hyundai and Kia begun to recall certain [models] of these vehicles, but…such a recall will be inadequate to remedy the problem or to compensate the customers who bore the risk that their cars might suddenly stall while driving or, worse, burst into flames,” alleges the Hyundai, Kia class action lawsuit.
The class action states that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car makers are recalling certain vehicles equipped with the 1.6 liter “Gamma” engine. The recall includes 120,000 Tucsons and 378,000 Souls.
The plaintiffs allege that the most recent recalls issued in response to numerous complaints do not go far enough, however.
“The proposed recall of the Kia Soul covers 375,000 vehicles equipped with one engine—the 1.6-liter ‘Gamma’ engine— but does not address Kia Soul Plus vehicles equipped with what is, on information and belief, a second defective engine, the 2.0-liter ‘Nu’ engine,” contends the Kia class action lawsuit.
One of the plaintiffs alleges that his vehicle is equipped with the Nu engine and suffered from the engine defect.
Further, alleges the Hyundai, Kia class action lawsuit, car owners must now deal with the loss in value of their recalled vehicles.
“These consumers did not get the vehicles they bargained for at the time of purchase, have gone years without an adequate repair, may have suffered diminished resale value, and cannot now be made whole merely by recalling and repairing the vehicles,” argue the plaintiffs.
According to the Hyundai, Kia class action lawsuit, in addition to economic damages, the plaintiffs and those in the proposed Class have risked injury and even death because of the alleged engine defect.
“Hyundai and Kia alike have concealed these defects for years, despite hundreds of consumer complaints of spontaneous catastrophic engine failures, stalls, and fires,” the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Soul class action lawsuit states.
The Hyundai, Kia class action lawsuit seeks to represent a nationwide Class of those who owned or leased a Class vehicle, including the 2011-2013 Hyundai Tucson and the 2012-2016 Kia Soul, along with subclasses of Washington and West Virginia residents.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages and a court order stopping Hyundai and Kia from concealing the alleged defect and requiring them to repair or buyback affected vehicles.
Snider and Twigger are represented by Lynn Lincoln Sarko, Gretchen Freeman Cappio, and Ryan McDevitt of Keller Rohrback LLP and Benjamin L. Bailey and Jonathan D. Boggs of Bailey Glasser LLP.
The Hyundai, Kia Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Snider, et al. v. Hyundai Motor America Inc., et al., Case No. 3:19-cv-05193-TLF, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle.
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156 thoughts onHyundai, Kia Class Action Says Engines May Burst Into Flames
I bought a 2012 KIA Soul (used) June 2019 and it had just under 100,000 miles on it. I spent $5,000 to purchase this. Buyer beware as had I done my research (as I usually do) I would have found out all the problems these garbage vehicles have. The day of purchase while driving it home had gone about 10 miles and it started acting up with interior and exterior lights flashing on and off. When I called the seller after arriving home, was told it does that sometimes when the FOB battery is low. Well, I bought several new batteries and two new FOBs and it still is doing it. I took it into the dealer in Albuquerque, NM for the recall on the converter but that did not alleviate the issue. Now I am stuck with a vehicle I am afraid to drive and cannot/will not sell to some other unsuspecting consumer. I would like to be a part of this class action suit and try to re-coop some or all of my money or at least make sure these death traps are no longer sold in this country. Thank you!
I have 2011 Hyundai Tucson and broke down today because of oil leaking
The dealership telling me only recall is airbag
What do I do?
Purchased a used 2016 Kia Soul last September with 33k on it. On occasion it’s terribly sluggish to accelerate. Received the recall notice, took it in and they “updated the ECU”. In and out in less than an hour. Not confident my car is safe from engine stalling, fire, or already damaged. First car payment we’ve had in 20 years and only vehicle between us. Feel KIA dealer knew about this when sold car.
My 2012 Hyundai Tucson sputtered, stalled, and burst into flames this past sunday. it was horrible, stuck 180 miles away from home, waiting for roadside assistance. When we got home i remembered a letter from Hyundai saying my car has been identified with a possible issue. every “this could happen” did happen. Hyundai is investigating and says they will cover all costs for tow, rental car to get home, and rental car until the completion of review of what happened.
My 2013 Hyundai Sonata caught fire on the way to the dealership for a fuel pressure tube recall repair . This recall was a result of the first engine recall which caused my engine to seize off the interstate almost causing a serious collision . The second recall resulted in the car catching on fire and a us barely escaping the vehicle in time before it was completely engulfed in flames
Same here. My 2016 Optima has been;in the dealership for 6 months (Dec, 22) waiting for an engine. I keep checking here for movement on the case because I know you can’t say “Add me” on the comments section to be added to the case. Yet the next comment after mine will still say “Add me”.
This lawsuit should also extend to the Kia Optima. I had a 2012 that burst into flames on Oct. 22, 2018 from engine failure and gas leak. I started to receive notices and emails from Kia stating it needs to come in for a recall. I told the dealership my car has already burned. I want my money!!!!!!!!
I purchased a used 2014 Kia Soul Plus with 69,518 miles in June 2018. Less than four months after purchase, the engine simply stopped on the interstate. Had it towed to the dealership where it was diagnosed as a “massive engine failure”. They also told me that the Manufacture Warranty does not apply to the 2nd owner, so I am responsible for replacing the engine. It only has 77,000 miles on it! I have owned four Kia’s in my lifetime, and I have NEVER been told that the Manufactures Warranty does not transfer. It’s a MANUFACTURES WARRANTY not a OWNERS WARRANTY. Kia and the dealership are not taking responsibility. I would like more information on how to join the Class Action Suit.
I meant 2012 Kia Soul in the above message.
My son died on the 22nd of July in 2016 when his 2011 Kia Soul burst into flames. For $3.00 part and Kia has the nerve to call here today to ask me to bring it in for service? He was burnt over 53% of his body and had brain injuries that would not allow him to survive.