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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
So how to verify going to the dealer ive heard the noise on my car 2012 elantra Gls car jerk, rough idle mechanic don’t find anything even the dealer but they notice the idle
A cylinder balance test with a scanner will show how much each cylinder is contributing when it fires.
Easy to see which cylinder is bad.
I just rebuilt one of these engines. 81,000 miles on it.
Piston slap, poor quality parts. Offensive and aad we the public are getting ripped off.
So I have a 2017 Elantra Limited that has 28,000 miles on it. I can hear ticking in the engine. This car has been a real pain. I had it in the garage like 10-15 times since I purchased it. Broken motor mount, some kind of nut on the passenger front behind wheel, had to jump start the car a month ago to take it to the garage and was told it was my battery. Hyundai tried to sell me another battery for $229. I asked them why I would want to purchase another battery from them if I was only gonna get 28,000 miles out of it. They said if I would have came in back in August before the 3 years was up on the battery, they would have replaced it for free. Guess I should have went back in August and said my battery was gonna die in January so I need a replacement. I’m getting to the point that I’m about to make them buy the car back. I HATE this car!!!
Do you have a Costco in your area?
Batteries are MUCH less expensive there.
Made by Interstate Batteries. Probably 100.00 or less. 36 month Free Replacement.
Only 3 or 4 companies make car batteries in the USA. Just put stickers on them.
I have a 2016 Hyundai and it has started making a nocking noise . I am at 77000 miles am I in title to be part of this lawsuit
I have a 2013 and not just the knocking feels like everything is falling apart on the car. I only have 45000 miles on the car!!!!
I’M PISS !!!!!KNOCKING , NOISE , JERKING. HV THE TIME WANT START IN THE COLD. ROD MAKING LOT”S OF NOISE. WHEN I MAKE A TURN. FEEL LIKE EVER THING GOING TO FALL OUT..I CAN GO ON. SIGN ME UPPPPPPP.
2013 Elantra – I’ve already had the car into the Hyundai dealership for a shudder in the engine and they said nothing was wrong. Just last month the car started knocking and I had to have it towed. Please add me to the lawsuit.
2013 Elantra – I’ve already had the car into the Hyundai dealership for a shudder in the engine and they said nothing was wrong. Just last month the car started knocking and I had to have it towed. Please add me to the lawsuit.
MY 2016 ELANTRA STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISE.
This is bad I have a 2014 hyundai elentra under 80, 000 miles my car starts shutting off the first time in 2018. I took it to get fixed hyundai claim that it was the oil filter that was cracked that caused the car engine to shut off. Last year October car won’t start I was told to change the batteries so I did. Yesterday feb 6, 2021 car won’t start when trying to turn the keys in the igniting the front of the car keep jerking and the ingintion wasn’t turning over completely. Had to call a mechanic on the spot to come and start the car. All the time my car won’t start is during the cold time when I need my car the most this is not safe am a mother and I wouldn’t want to have my kid and self in a car that might possibly blow up because the jerking of the car when I try to turn on the car seems as if the car was going to explode. I think they should take the car back. Not safe for anyone to drive.
Your car is 7 years old. If a cracked oil filter and bad battery are all that have happened, be thankful. Many reasons for a car not to start, especially in the cold. This article is about an engine manufacturing defect which leads to ‘ticking’ (piston slap).
This is bad I have a 2014 hyundai elentra under 80, 000 miles my car starts shutting off the first time in 2018. I took it to get fixed hyundai claim that it was the oil filter that was cracked that caused the car engine to shut off. Last year October car won’t start I was told to change the batteries so I did. Yesterday feb 6, 2021 car won’t start when trying to turn the keys in the igniting the front of the car keep jerking and the ingintion wasn’t turning over completely. Had to call a mechanic on the spot to come and start the car. All the time my car won’t start is during the cold time when I need my car the most this is not safe am a mother and I wouldn’t want to have my kid and self in a car that might possibly blow up because the jerking of the car when I try to turn on the car seems as if the car was going to explode. I think they should take the car back. Not safe for anyone to drive.
MY 2013 ELANTRA CE HAS 152000 and the knocking hasn’t started yet. I know its a matter of time. but there is sound definitely, more like a clock sound