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 have a 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA that has always burned oil and it is burning more as time goes on. There is a rattle under the hood and now the check engine light is on but there are no leaks. There’s nothing smoking. It feels like it has also lost power.
Sounds exactly like my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that is currently waiting to get a new engine at the dealer. I would take it in ASAP.
I have 2015 SONATA 2.4 and bought new with 5 miles and now currently 135k miles. Since day one I have been adding 1 quart/month and when I called the dealership they said 1 quart every 1,00 miles was “normal”. I am now adding 1-2 quarts of oil every week and drive roughly 400 miles/week. I have never had the check engine or low oil light because I check weekly, but have heard the engine knock a few times if I forget to check oil level.
New symptom is awful burning oil smell out of the exhaust. Chrome oem muffler tips are now black from all the oil burning. Whenever in a drive thru or idling for a few minutes, I have to turn off the engine or else fumes are overwhelming. I can only imagine that all this oil burning is killing the catalytic converter and I expect to fail a California smog check inspection for registration renewal.
I am having the same problem with my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. Until a month ago, I never had a significant problem with loss of oil. Then, within a month the car lost 3 quarts of oil after driving about 500 miles.
Bought a 2017 Elantra new in 2016, now has 114,000 miles. Began burning excessive amounts of oil at around 80,000 miles. Now it sputters and stalls at stop lights or at idle. Dealer said to contact Hyundai, and he said Hyundai considered burning a quart of oil every 1000 miles was “normal”. HELP!!
2016 tucson is burning oil and I have to add 1 quart every 800-1000 miles. Started happening around 75k miles.
2017 Hyundai Sonata hybrid takes to much oil and is burning oil fast and stalling out on me been in and out the dealership for the issue and nothing is being done car back in the shop as of right now and I’m trying to figure out what’s going on been having this problem since I brought the car and I’m paying to much money a month to have this problem with a up to date car I need help ASAP this is a headache !!!!
I had a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. I was due for an oil change when my engine started making banging noises. We checked the oil and it was COMPLETELY DRY. No check engine light came on (even AFTER the engine was blown). No check oil light ever came on. I took it to the dealership to get looked at and they told me I needed a whole new engine. Pair that with the Kia Boys epidemic in Milwaukee and I knew it was time to get rid of Hyundai and never look back. What a disgusting oversight on Hyundai’s part all around.
Hi, I have a hyundai Tucson and have the same excessive oil consumption issue sunce 108k mile. I have filled oil for 6 times between 108k and 116k. This past week I took to the dealer and they said do engine performance package and you will be all set. They should it should fic the issue. Paid $$$ and within 750 miles my oil level is vlose to min in dip stick. Car failed to accelerate. Had to tiw and now I am without a car for 3 days. Need help.
We have 2016 sonata that uses probably 3 quarts oil every 1k miles . Took to swope hyundia and they said sorry about your luck.
I have a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. It has been burning oil as well. There are no leaks on my garage floor and I have never seen any smoke. I check it ever week and have to add a quart every 3-4 weeks. My mechanic said I either have the engine rebuilt or buy a new car :(