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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and am having excessive oil leakage even though my oil light doesn’t come on. It leaks on our driveway and in our garage. My husband checks it and adds oil frequently. I would like to know if there is a class action I can join. If not, does anyone know other options? I am in Texas. Thank you for any help you can provide.
I have a 2015 Santa Fe Sport. Mine has been getting worse very rapidly. Having to add about 1 1/2 quarts every 300 miles. How do I join this law suit:
I own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Car just stalled out on the freeway with no warning signs. Oil change was not due for another 800 miles and no lights came on until it was too late. Stuck trying to get engine fixed. Consistently get oil changes on time.
This has happened to me! I’m so frustrated. I purchased my vehicle brand new. They’ve treated me like I’m crazy at the dealership.
I have a 2017 hyundia sonata I had bar in trunk replaced,and lock. The radio,motor mount, and a quart of oil put in weekly. I keep the up keep on car. My factory warranty runs out on the 17th of June. Also my tended does. They want an oil consumption done tmrw and oil change. Which are not covered. And I have had it at dealer several times about the oil. And it’s not been fixed. Please help.
I bought a used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and was just told by my mechanic that I should trade it in before I have to replace the engine. I want to be part of the lawsuit too!
Brother Owned a 2006 or 2007 Hyundai Accent he had a horrible accident in 2013 with tiny metal exploding all over him. He died in 2015 due to complications. Please check earlier years too
I own a 2012 Hyundai Elantra and have had to replace the motor once due to exactly what they are stating in this lawsuit. And I bought a used low miles motor out of another Hyundai Elantra and I’m finding myself in the exact same position again.
I’ve just had my engine replaced by Hyundai 2016 Santa Fe sport and driving home tonight the check engine light is on again after only three weeks I also notice slower acceleration and more fuel useage
I want to be part of this class action lawsuit…..