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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 “Who’s Eligible” section below.
According to the Kia and Hyundai class action lawsuit, the class vehicles suffer from a defect related to the engine’s connecting rod bearing. This bearing can allegedly fail, causing engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and even engine fires — 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 hasn’t 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.
To be eligible for certain types of compensation — such as for rental car, towing, ride-sharing or other transportation and incidental expenses — 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.
Who’s 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 Tucson 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 you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t 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 LLP
Matthew Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF LLC
Gretchen Freeman Cappio
KELLER ROHRBACK LLP
Defense Counsel
Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
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187 thoughts onKia, Hyundai engine failure class action settlement
My claim was originally approved, and then suddenly after the deadline they said it was denied and i had no chance of appealing it. Reason for denial was because i didnt respond in time? Didnt make sense, it was already approved prior …And then a new later deadline was approved on their website, and i tried again claiming that whatever was insufficient i should have a chance with the new later deadline, they said No the new deadline does not apply to me. I believe they are looking for any reason to deny the claim. Im hoping someone anyone can help or point me to the right direction to get past this
My vin is 5NPEB4AC1BH166145 and engine replaced twice so far. Is it covered with a lifetime warranty now and are there other benefits from the settlement on my 2011 sonata I had gotten info when class action started and submitted claim but never heard further.
I took my 2018 Hyundai Tuscan in to the dealership for these exact reasons. I was told it was covered by this warranty settlement & that my engine was on the way. That was in July 2024. It is now almost October 2024 & I still don’t have my vehicle. Today I was told by Hyundai’s corporate customer service agents that my vehicle was denied in August due to lack of maintenance records (apparently they require all of them), yet I was never notified by the dealership. They still have my vehicle, I still have not been able to get ahold of them, & I was told by the dealership several times that my engine was covered & that it didn’t matter how many maintenance records I sent them. They have had my vehicle for 73 days now & are avoiding contact with me. I will be contacting corporate again to go as high up the chain as I can to get this issue resolved & my vehicle covered. If they refuse, I will be taking legal action.