Update:
- A judge dismissed a class action lawsuit filed by a group of vehicle owners against Hyundai Motor Co. in a California federal court.
- 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.
- 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.
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 automaker’s 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 hasn’t.
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 owner’s 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 shouldn’t be, damaging the combustion and exhaust systems.
This allegedly causes “abnormal wear of engine parts, oversaturation of carbon and deposits of oil sludge, ultimately requiring a costly engine rebuild or replacement.”
Automaker should honor warranty claims outside terms, Hyundai class action says
The plaintiffs allege that Hyundai should honor customers’ warranty claims even when the warranties have expired.
According to the lawsuit, Hyundai can’t adequately repair the oil consumption problems and doesn’t 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, “and in most cases do not receive required engine replacements.”
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, 2011–2021 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.
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.
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3,221 thoughts onHyundai class action over excessive oil consumption dismissed
I just bought a 2016 hyundai sonata back in June. From the get go I had to wait a month to even drive off the lot with it due to a recall, ok that was fine needed to be fixed. Well when i did get it, it had 70,100 on it thought was good low milage well at 72,350 miles did a fluid check and was bone dry on oil when they had just performed oil change when left with it at 70,100 miles. Thought maybe they forgot to put oil in car because mistakes do happen so went and bought 5 quarts of 5w20 oil and replaced it well did an oil on Sept 9th at 75,268 and was 3 qts low. Got the full synthetic castrol 5w20 oil change from Walmart service center. Went on a 10 hr trip and drove abt 1500 miles returned on the 17th and again was 3 qts low. Added again 3 qts of castrol 5w20 oil and bring up to point and now today the 22nd I’m a little less then 2 qts low. I took the nissan dealership that bought it from to have checked out and was told to take to hyundai dealership. Well attempted that but they week out on vehicles and say that can’t provide a rental car until they determine if it is actual the engine when it clearly is and has been identify by the dealership bought from that is the issue.
I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.7 engine. It uses 1 quart every 1500 miles and has been doing so since 60K miles. Local dealership is unable to help due to Hyundai’s instructions as to what excessive oil consumption is… 1 quart low every 1K miles. So, I add 1 quart every 1500 miles. It’s such an inconvenience. If Hyundai had disclosed this fact at time of purchase, I wouldn’t have bought the vehicle. Anytime I go out of town, I rent a vehicle.
I have a hyundai sonata with a engine that seized, I had to pay 7,568.38 for a new engine that seized a month and a half later. The 2nd replacement is now burning through the oil and I have to consistently top it off
I’m having the same issue with my 2015 Hyundai Accent. How do I join this lawsuit? Also is there even a oil light indicator for when it get low because mines be empty with no warning.
I’m having similar issue. My car is Hyundai sonata 2017, bought it brand new at a dealership. Then 2020 I started experiencing constant misfiring, even right now as I’m typing this comment, my car is at the dealership due to this problem. I’m frustrated at this I would like to join in this law suit.
I got a 2019 and having the same problem. And my daughter has a 2016 elantra and she is having the same problem. Where can we join?
I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata I just bought that is burning a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Where do I sign up for this lawsuit?
My 2015 KIA Optima having same issues. Now it has stalled with all engine lights on. Dealer is not helpful keeps telling me I need a full engine replacement. How can I sign on to this class action. Please advise – I am extremely frustrated.
2015 Hyundai Elantra with 2.4L engine needs quart a week. Where do I sign up?
My 2012 hyundai santa fe smokes when I start it up after sitting for awhile. Could this issue be related to the oil consumption problems? And am I eligible for the lawsuit if I bought the car used with 118,000 miles. Didn’t do it when I test drove it or for the day I bought it home.
My 2014 Hyundai Elantra is doing the same exact thing and then stalling
Canada here, have a 2017 Sante Fe 2.4L with about 80,000 miles. Checked the oil in between oil changes about 2 months ago and found it extremely low (about 1.5qts left). Ever since I’ve been keeping a closer eye on it and it’s losing about a quart every 350 miles or so.