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Hyundai has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement with U.S. customers who say they were misled into buying Hyundai vehicles based on window stickers that contained overinflated fuel economy figures.
The amount of the Hyundai fuel economy settlement, filed yesterday in Los Angeles federal court, was not disclosed, but court documents show the proposed deal will provide Hyundai owners the option of a lump-sum payment. Hyundai’s sister company, Kia – which was also sued for overstating MPG estimates – is reportedly evaluating whether to join the class action lawsuit settlement.
The South Korean automakers were sued late last year after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the companies had overstated the gas mileage on over a third of their 2011-2013 model-year vehicles, including the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Soul. The EPA forced the companies to lower the vehicles’ MPG ratings on their window stickers by one to six miles per gallon.
The automakers blamed the discrepancies on “procedural errors” at a joint testing facility in South Korea.
Over 35 consumer lawsuits were filed against Hyundai and Kia over what is being dubbed “MPG Gate.”
Keep checking Top Class Actions for details on how to file a claim for the Hyundai MPG Class Action Lawsuit Settlement once they’re available.
UPDATE 1: A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company misrepresented the fuel economy of certain Hyundai vehicles. Consumers who purchased or leased certain Hyundai vehicles could be eligible for a cash payment or other benefits. Learn more at the Hyundai Fuel Economy Settlement.
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33 thoughts onHyundai Settles MPG Discrepancy Class Action Lawsuits
WHERE DO U REGISTER TO RECEIVE NOTICES ABOUT THE HYUNDAI MILAGE LAWSUIT ?U3927
I bought a 2012 Sonata in large part for the gas mileage claims. Haha! I never average more than 23 MPG!
I puchased a 2012 Tuscon last fall. I now get a whopping 14miles a gallon. Can anyone tell me how to get a hold of this class action lawyer in Ca. so i can get on the list? I
I have a 2013 Hyundai accent and I too purchased it for the gas mileage. On top of that, the paint job is cheap, the transmission is funky, the key sticks in the ignition, and a front under panel keeps coming off. I HATE the car now and was lied to when I purchased it. I am going to find out about the lawsuit, but am also thinking about, and going to look into, suing them myself rather than be included in this class action lawsuit. I encourage each of you to do the same. A similar lawsuit was waged against Honda recently, and the woman won and it was a much better settlement than this crap or the class action one against them. I’m looking for a lawyer now.
Did you ever find a lawyer for that Hyundai?
I would love to know how to join the lawsuit for my 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Wish I knew how to be included in this class action suit! I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra mainly due to impressive gas mileage. To later be told from the dealership (NOT the manufacturer) and to have received a gas reimbursement of $29.00 later… I am not a happy camper.
how do i sign up for the class action suit?
i purchased my sonata because of the gas consumption
on the window sticker.
I have a 2010 Elantra. I agree they should go further back. I thought it was me..calculating wrong. But, I see I wasn’t.
I have a 2008 Vera Cruz Limited and do not get close to the mileage the sticker claims it to be……….Highway is not much different than everyday driving around town………..
I currently own 2 Hyundai 2208 Sonata which
I believe should be included in the MPG, we have watched over time especially when going on vacation get no where close to what sticker
SAID!!
Now last week my Husband got the 2013
Genesis Sedan, after his 2010 Genesis Coupe
was eating a lot of gas!! I wonder now about the Sedan, we will be watching. They really should go back at least 10 years to check and see MPG per there sticker quotes??
This I think goes for all makers of cars, any
way they can screw you they will??
What would it take for us to fight to have MPG
checked for the past ten years? I am more
willingly to start a class action lawsuit…
Illinois.