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
2014 Sonata
Add me too, valve cover/parts have been changed 2 times and 3rd time parts are on back order. I took my 2015 sonata in cuz I ran out of oil at 2500miles out of 5000miles req oil change and so I took In requesting oil consumption test and Hyundai said it was again valve cover leaking so parts were placed in order then 3 weeks later I take in my car to install tires to another certified dealer and I noticed there is no oil leak at all!!! 3 weeks prior l had run out of oil and put 3 quarts in and 3 weeks later when installing my tires I had no oil and no leak??!!! So this means it’s excessive oil consumption no valve cover leak like Hyundai stated. Hyundai was again trying to play me so my original warranty runs out and I wouldn’t get a new engine. How can we keep updated on this new case??
Add me me to the list My 2017 Santa Fe Sport engine is consuming too much oil rapidly. The oil light appears after 2,000, then the oil is depleted. I have too add ag a in 5 quarts.
ALSO TIME CONSUMING AT THE DEALERSHIP A LOT BECAUSE OF OIL CONSUMPTION THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. DOROTHY ROGERS
my 2016 elantra hyundia is being checked regular for using too much oil nervie racking engine using too much oil
I have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata which has been in for all the oil usage tests and is burning over a quart every 1000mi. I have been corresponding with Hyundai Consumer Affairs and they have offered to replace the engine if I want to pay $5,000. This is a well documented problem with their engine that they should take care of it, not try to charge me for an additional $5,000.
2012 Veloster which suddenly started using a lot of oil. We’re in Canada, but very interested in following this case.
Check engine light on says catalytic converter when checked on machine. Car is a 2019 Hyundai Tuscon. Gas doesn’t last at all and adding oil like crazy.
I have a 2016 Sonata and have been getting the run around from Hyundai for years!!! It consumes oil like a sponge!!!
Add mine. 2015 sonata. Having to add two quarts every three weeks. Just had to change out plugs due to the issue. Also have a video of oil coming out the exhaust pipe.