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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Have 2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 engine that is using excessive oil. Hyundai dealership did oil consumption check every 1,000 miles for 3,000 miles. Was using .7 quarts every 1,000 miles. Hyundai stated they would do nothing until it was 1 quart every 1,000 miles. I have all oil change records, and all oil changes and services were done at Hyundai dealership. This is not acceptable.
My engine just failed yesterday because they said there wasnโt any oil. I had regular oil changes and did not have any warning lights that my car was low on oil. I want my vehicle fixed for free and to be added to the lawsuit. Please help.
add me 2017 hyundai sonota constantly have to add oil
Add meโฆI have a 2018 Hyundai Accent and I have to add 4 quarts of oil a month, sometimes more, I took it to Hyundai Dealership and they ran a oil consumption test and they told me to drive a 1, 000 miles and bring it back and it still was burning oil, thatโs caused me to change out spark plugs && ignition coils and they said that should solve my problem but it hasnโt, I did all of that and found out that I have burnt valves and I still have misfiring and oil consumption.
Oil light comes on between oil changes. Less than 3000 miles. No leaks.
Please add me to this my 2019 Hyundai Elantra SE burns oil bad have to add oil every fuel up.
2015 Sonata Sport, only owner, 1qt of oil weekly, now that oil prices are higher than ever.
Add me 2015 Elantra GT consumes oil and have had to replace Catalytic converter. Melted Coil packs due to excessive heat due to oil level needing additional checks. Everytime we take an hour long trip the car requires 2-3 quarts oil even after just having the oil changed.
My 2015 Hyundai Elantra requires an oil change every 1000 miles.
Add me 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe