Update:ย
- A judge dismissed a class action lawsuit filed by a group of vehicle owners against Hyundai Motor Co. in a California federal court.ย
- The class action lawsuit claimed a number of Hyundai and Kia model vehicles contained an engine defect that caused them to use an excessive amount of oil.
- The vehicle owners argued the alleged defect, in addition to costing them money for the excess oil, caused the vehicles to stall and eventually fail.ย
- Court approval of the dismissal was not required as the class had not been certified nor proposed to be certified for purposes of a settlement, according to court documents.ย
Hyundai excessive oil consumption class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: A group of Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners are suing Hyundai Motor Co.
- Why: The drivers allege numerous models of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are equipped with defective engines that use excessive amounts of oil, stall and eventually fail.
- Where: The lawsuit was filed in a California federal court.
(April 20, 2022)
Hyundai makes numerous models of Hyundai and Kia brand vehicles with defective engines that use excessive amounts of oil, costing their owners huge sums of money, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
On Apr. 12, eight owners of Hyundai and Kia brand vehicles filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Co. in a California federal court, alleging violations of federal warranty laws.
The Hyundai excessive oil consumption lawsuit alleges that numerous models of the automakerโs vehicles are equipped with defective Nu, Gamma, Theta, Lambda and Kappa engines.
The defective engines allegedly use excessive amounts of oil, stall and eventually fail. The drivers say Hyundai should have issued a recall for the vehicles a long time ago but hasnโt.
As a result, thousands of Hyundai and Kia owners and lessees have allegedly been forced to constantly check the oil levels, and oil must be added to the engines more frequently than even the ownerโs manuals recommend, Car Complaints reports.
The engine issue has flow-on effects like reduction in engine lubrication due to crankshaft submersion and gaskets and seals damage, which leads to oil leaks.
The plaintiffs also claim that oil in their vehicles migrates to places where it shouldnโt be, damaging the combustion and exhaust systems.
This allegedly causes โabnormal wear of engine parts, oversaturation of carbon and deposits of oil sludge, ultimately requiring a costly engine rebuild or replacement.โ
Automaker should honor warranty claims outside terms, Hyundai class action says
The plaintiffs allege that Hyundai should honor customersโ warranty claims even when the warranties have expired.ย
According to the lawsuit, Hyundai canโt adequately repair the oil consumption problems and doesnโt offer any reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs caused by the issue.
The class action states customers must suffer through long wait times for replacement parts, โand in most cases do not receive required engine replacements.โ
The cars with the allegedly faulty engines include the 2012-2020 Hyundai Elantra, 2009-2018 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona, 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade, 2010-2012 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2009-2010 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Sonata, 2011โ2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2010-2013 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2011-2021 Hyundai Veloster, 2020-2021 Hyundai Venue, 2010-2021 Kia Forte, 2017-2020 Kia Niro, 2011-2020 Kia Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2012-2021 Kia Rio, 2011-2020 Kia Sorento, 2012-2021 Kia Soul, 2011-2020 Kia Sportage, 2018-2021 Kia Stinger and 2022 Kia K5.
Meanwhile, Hyundai has expanded its recall of vehicles with an exploding seat belt part issue that has caused multiple injuries to include 6,240 of its 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles.ย
The plaintiffs are represented by Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller LLP, Sauder Schelkopf LLC and Walsh, PLLC.
The Hyundai Oil Consumption Lawsuit is Cho, et al., v. Hyundai Motor Company, LTD., et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Are you one of the drivers affected by an allegedly faulty Hyundai engine? Let us know in the comments!ย
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3,221 thoughts onHyundai class action over excessive oil consumption dismissed
My 2016 Hyundai Sonata only has 37,000 miles on it and itโs burning oil very quickly. I have to add weekly and there is no leakage.
I also have the same issue with the same car.
I have 2014 Hyundai and my car been sucking oil a lot. I have to place oil in my car every 300 mi or less
Please add my Hyundai Tucson 2018 . Itโs burn oil Iโm out now with engine light on and oil light flash with whining noise. My car just had oil change Aug. 3, 2022. Still canโt get it looked at because they booked up. What do I do only car. Still paying a note?
2017 Hyundai Sonata has 125,000 miles and is beginning to use oil between changes. Otherwise car runs great. I am trying to understand if my car is covered through the lawsuit about engine failure
My 2013 SANTA Fe is using excessive oil and has been for two years! I have asked the dealership about recall but they havenโt admitted to one!
I had a 2017 Sante Fe Sport โ less than 50,000 miles. Took all 3 required oil consumption tests and Hyundai refused to honor the warranty stating that ONE missed oil change caused the oil consumption issues. I am now out of pocket a little more than $24,000 as I had to purchase a new vehicle. I want to be added to this lawsuit.
Anybody having engine issues with Hyundai Azeras? Oil consumption and metal shavings in oil filters? I have 150,000 miles on my car and my engine is falling apart from the inside, within 1 week my engine is knocking and I wasnโt even due for an oil change for another 1,000 miles
2016 sonata limited,stalled on the road and empty oil tank.
Add me to the lawsuit
My 2015 Sonata is using excessive oil. We have to add oil at least once a week. It only has 127,000 miles on it.
2016 Hyundai Tuscon. A little over 77k miles. Replaced the oil pan gasket about 6 weeks ago due to a small leak. Changed the oil 1600 miles ago. Just had to put an entire quart of oil into it. The car is driven about 50 miles a day, 5 days a week, mostly mountainous/rural highway (East Coast US). I have owned a lot of cars in my life and 4 previous Hyundais (different models). I have never had an issue like this before.