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A proposed settlement agreement in a Hyundai Elantra class action lawsuit would compensate and reimburse class members for costs related to a vehicle defect. The settlement would also resolve claims accusing the auto manufacturer of knowing about the issues and selling the cars anyway.
About the Proposed Hyundai Elantra Settlement
Plaintiffs Elizabeth B., Janeshia M., and Nicholas M. filed their vehicle defect lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company in 2018. According to the plaintiffs, each had purchased a Hyundai vehicle affected by a piston defect. The alleged problem involved the coating on the piston, as well as an issue with the way the connecting rods were finished. The plaintiffs claim the issues can cause engine failure.
Elizabeth claims that in 2017, while driving her 2013 Elantra, she heard ticking and knocking. A week after first hearing the noises, Elizabeth said she heard a loud pop just before her engine failed. She claims that she attempted to file a warranty claim to have the engine fixed, but Hyundai denied it. She and the other plaintiffs claim that their engines failed at 72,000+ miles, at least 12,000 miles over the 60,000-mile warranty cut off.
The proposed settlement agreement does not require Hyundai to claim it had knowledge of any defect before selling affected vehicles, and class members will be entitled to receive benefits including reimbursement for out-of-pocket repairs and an extended warranty.
Hyundai has agreed to cover any defect-related repairs made within an extended warranty period of 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, . The company will also reimburse class members for other expenses related to repairing the defect, including rental car or towing costs. The named plaintiffs in the case will each receive an additional $2,500 for their role in the lawsuit.
What is the Alleged Hyundai Elantra Defect?
What is the Alleged Hyundai Elantra Defect?The piston defect may result in a persistent knocking or ticking noise coming from the vehicle. According to the Hyundai Elantra lawsuit, “once the fateful engine knock sound begins, the class vehicle’s engine will inevitably fail completely.” The owner of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra compared the sound of the knocking engine to the sound of knocking on wood.
The piston defect may also cause other engine issues including loss of engine power, loss of control of power steering, brake problems, and the car suddenly stalling. These issues may be serious and dangerous, especially if they arise while the vehicle is being driven on a highway or at high speeds. Losing control of the steering or the brakes may lead to an accident.
In some cases, the engine problems caused by the defect may be so severe or dangerous that consumers have to replace their engines. This can be very expensive, costing consumers as much as $10,000. For those who purchased used vehicles, the cost of the fix may exceed what they paid for their car. Some Hyundai owners believe the automaker may have known about the defect in advance but sold the vehicles anyway. According to these consumers, Hyundai may owe them reimbursement for the cost of repairing the issues. This is not the first time Hyundai has faced blowback over problems with its vehicles.
Which Vehicles are Affected?
Vehicles that may be affected by the piston defect were manufactured and sold between 2011 and 2016. The affected cars are known as 5th generation Elantras. According to HyundaiProblems.com, the 5th generation Elantra has a PainRank of more than 63. The PainRank is meant to indicate the amount of pain it will be to own that vehicle. An ideal PainRank is as close to zero as possible.
If you have purchased a 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra that is affected by the alleged defect, you may be eligible to join or file a class action lawsuit. According to the proposed settlement, Hyundai will set up a website including a notice about the settlement, a claims form, and other documents that may be relevant to potential class members. Even if class members submit their claims to Hyundai in order to pursue reimbursement and the company denies them, the class members may be able to speak with the Better Business Bureau or an experienced attorney to determine the next steps.
The Hyundai Elantra Lawsuit is Case No: 2:18-cv-11249-SDW-JAD, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Newark Division.
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56 thoughts onSettlement Proposed in Hyundai Elantra Piston Defect Lawsuit
2014 with only 50k miles on it . Purchase it only 6M ago . Had knocking noise and next day wouldn’t go . It was towed to dealer and been waiting over a month to have looked at . Said can be additional several months
I purchased a used 2011 Elantra from a Hyundai dealership in 2017. It only took less than a year for my engine to start making the knocking noise, I went to get my oil changed one day and the man refused to change it because of the engine knock. I then called the dealership who agreed to take the engine apart to find the issue at no charge to me. He said I needed a whole new engine which would cost me $7700! I sent in receipts for proof of my regular oil changes for them to submit a claim to Hyundai to fix it for me out of “good will” My warranty had BARELY I mean maybe 1000 miles expired. Hyundai DENIED it. I couldn’t afford a new engine and let the car go causing a repossession on my credit report. I KNEW it was something with the car and I refuse to ever get another Hyundai again!!
I own a 2014 Hyundai Elantra and recently found out from Jones Hyundai that my engine will need to be replaced after hearing ticking and knocking sounds coming from the engine. It will cost $7000 to replace the engine and I have been out of a vehicle for a week with Jones saying that I am at fault for owner’s neglect since they found sludge in the oil. I have been told by two others, that had their engines replaced, that they were burning through oil and had sludge in their oil as well. I don’t know how to rectify all of this. My Elantra only has 65000 miles.
I plan on sharing this with as many people as possible to help deter others from shopping Hyundai unless this is corrected.
My noise is just starting up
I have 65000 miles on my car
I certainly don’t want to be stranded. I have a 2013 limited Elantra
Should I take it in for repair now?
Thank you
I took my 2015 Elantra in last week for the same issue I had to pay a $150 diagnostic for them to tell me they hear the noise but don’t feel it is engine related and to change the plugs and that “might” help it… I have been complaining to them the last couple years about an engine noise and they claim it is a normal engine sound!!!
150.00.
They should have borescoped the cylinders and or did a cylinder balance test on their scanner. Easy stuff. I just rebuilt one of these
” quality ” engines. 81,000 miles. Pistons and cylinder walls scuffed.
Non-transparent
Anything is
EVIL.
Evil hides in Darkness.
Transparency is the only way to treat people.
Do the Right thing when things go Wrong and you may have a customer for Life plus their friends and family too.
I have a 2013 Elantra Coupe SE M/T and it started making a ticking noise. I have had reg oil changes. It keeps getting louder the more miles I put on it…I didn’t know that there were so many people out there that were having the same issue.
I have a 2016 elantra and the noise started at 30 k miles and gets worse, burns through oil every week. Only issue i have is that i call and get told i have to pay 300 for the repair shop to look at the car… single mom fixed income i can barely even keep the car payment made , food in the kids bellies and a roof over our head. The ac also went out at 60,000. Miles and i was told to bad thats on you. I had the cabin fill with exhaust fumes took it to an exhaust place and the guy said he couldnt find the reason. Its done this 4 times. I have small kids. Again the dealer said it was over warranty and wouldnt help.
Hi, my name is Rich.
I just rebuilt one of these
” quality ” engines for a young couple at my church. 81,000 miles. Pistons and block were junk. He only had 2100.00 saved to put towards his 5000.00 car. 2013 Elantra GT.
Hmmm.
What state?
I may have to fly in and offer to fix your car.
I will check with my Car Repair Ministry financial providers to see if I have this much backing. Try your local church. Do you have obe with a mechanic going there?
I will upload a video series on my You Tube Channel as I repair Another one of these engines.
2013 Elantra.
Rich
I bought a 2017 Kia Sorento and wondering if I qualify for payment??
I tried to go to the site on the paper work to put in my vin number. That site was pretty much useless.
What should I do if I haven’t paid for any repairs but have had issues with the car stalling? I had it hooked up to a machine to diagnose the issue and no codes came up. So I’m sire it’s a matter of time. The car has always idled pretty rough.
A cylinder balance test on a scanner will show the issue.
Im rebuilding anither one of these engines this month. 2 in a row. Same piston slap, misfire and scuffed cylinder walls and damaged piston skirts.
I have an Elantra with Piston Wrist Pin Failure, what is the going rate to rebuild this engine?
I bought an 2011 Elantra at first it seemed good then I started hearing a tick and the idleing was hard took it in and had it put on a computer had the oil changed new plugs 250.00 still making the noise took it to another shop they checked the new plugs told me my motor mounts needed replaced had to replace the manifold gasket was leaking 500.00 this doesn’t seem right especially because this car was very well maintained why would you make a car that has all these issues outside of maintenance so soon isn’t right. Who can afford this I can’t! Isn’t right!
I have an 2011 Elantra when I bought it seemed ok then I as well started hearing a tick rough idleing took it in had it put on computer had the oil changed new plugs didn’t fix the problem 250.00 then I took it to another shop they checked the plugs told me my motor mounts need replaced also had to replace manifold gasket was leaking 500.00 dollars for just those repairs noise is still there. This car was well taking care of just isn’t right to make a car that has these issues so soon this is beyond right outside of normal maintenance. Pretty costly. Unreal especially when it’s been kept up who can afford this? Not me!
Why do you not go back and DEMAND a refund from these Experts!
Get your local news involved.
If they say it ” NEEDS ” new spark plugs and it DOESNT fix it. Id be in the managers face and or owners face with. I paid you THE EXPERTS to charge me money for parts and labor that didnt fix what you said it would. Im NOT paying.