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Consumers who experienced Hyundai Theta engine problems may be able to benefit from a recent class action settlement.
The settlement benefits individuals who bought or leased any of the following vehicles: 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2013–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014–2015, 2018, and certain 2019 Hyundai Tucson vehicles.
Class vehicles must have been equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engine within OEM specifications. The noted 2019 model year vehicles are eligible if they were manufactured before the Knock Sensor Detection System technology was incorporated into production.
According to the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, some Hyundai vehicles are prone to engine problems due to a defect. Allegedly, the Hyundai engine problems can include engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and engine fire.
The defect involves the connecting rod bearings in the gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines. According to the complaint, these connecting rod bearings can fracture and release metal debris into the engine oil. The oil filter is unable to filter everything out, meaning the contaminated oil is circulated through the engine, causing damage to components until the engine fails unexpectedly.
As the connecting rod bearings continue to fracture, the class action lawsuit claimed, “the acceptable tolerances between the bearings, the connecting rod, and the crankshaft rapidly deteriorate,” eventually leading to a “‘knocking’ sound.” In some cases, the piston can allegedly break through the engine block and other engine components can be damaged.
Unfortunately, the plaintiffs claim these incidents have been routinely denied coverage under Hyundai warranties. As a result, plaintiffs and other vehicle owners have allegedly been financially injured by the issue.
Hyundai has not admitted any wrongdoing, but has agreed to fund a Hyundai Theta engine settlement center to resolve the claims in a multidistrict litigation and class action lawsuit.
The Hyundai engine problems class action settlement provides a variety of relief options, including warranty extensions, repairs reimbursement, other forms of compensation, a rebate program and a $140 goodwill payment. More detailed information about the compensation options can be found in the “Potential Award” section below.
In order to receive benefits from the Hyundai Theta engine settlement center, Class Members must file a valid claim form by April 12, 2021. Depending on which compensation the claimant is seeking, claim forms may require vehicle VIN numbers, repair invoices and other documentation.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 31, 2020. The final approval hearing for the Hyundai Theta engine settlement center is Nov. 13, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who bought or leased any of the following vehicles: 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2013–2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and 2014–2015, 2018, and certain 2019 Hyundai Tucson vehicles.
Class vehicles must have been equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine within OEM specifications. The noted 2019 model year vehicles are eligible if they were manufactured before the Knock Sensor Detection System technology was incorporated into production.
Potential Award
Several forms of compensation, including:
- Warranty Extension: extends the powertrain warranty on Class vehicles to a lifetime warranty. The extension covers short block assembly, consisting of the engine block, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods and bearings, and pistons.
- Repairs reimbursement: a $140 goodwill payment along with full reimbursement for repairs will be available to Class Members.
- Additional reimbursement: Class Members can collect full reimbursement for rental cars, towing and other expenses related to qualifying repairs.
- Compensation for a reduction in trade in value: Vehicles that were traded in for a lower value as a result of an engine seizure, engine stall, engine noise, engine compartment fire or illumination of the oil lamp diagnosed as requiring repair of the engine block will allow Class Members to receive compensation. An additional $140 goodwill payment may also be available.
- Compensation for engine fires: Engine fires will result in compensation for the value of the vehicle, with an additional $140 goodwill payment.
- Rebates: Individuals who purchase a replacement vehicle due to an engine failure or fire can recover the following class action rebates:
- for model year 2011 and 2012 Class Vehicles – $2,000;
- for model year 2013 and 2014 Class Vehicles – $1,500;
- for model year 2015 and 2016 Class Vehicles – $1,000;
- for model year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Class Vehicles – $500.
Proof of Purchase
Vehicle VIN number, repair invoices, and other documentation.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
8/9/2021 UPDATED
Case Name
In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation, Case No. 8:17-cv-00838-JLS-JDE, and Flaherty v. Hyundai Motor Company, et al., Case No. 18-cv-02223, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
11/13/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Kia Engine Failure Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions Inc.
support@HMAEngineSettlement.com
1-866-944-7620
Class Counsel
Matthew D. Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF
Bonner Walsh
WALSH PLLC
Steve Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Defense Counsel
Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
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229 thoughts onHyundai Theta Engine Settlement
Had a 2016 Sonata woke up to my house on fire complete loss started in the engine of the vehicle not 1 phone call back. That was in 2017. It was the most horrific situation made it on the news but nowhere else.
My 2016 Tucson engine went out last year and I had to pay over $800 towards a new engine. Hyundai refused to pay full price and the law suit had already closed.
I just inherited a 2013 Hyundai Elantra that had the same issue, the knocking noise and then the engine just died. Apparently the previous owner had gotten paperwork about the lawsuit but never filed it. It only has 106,000 miles on it but the Hyundai dealer says it won’t be covered under any warranty because I’m not the original owner. You would think they’d stand behind their engines, but seeing all these comments is really discouraging. Is there no remuneration or way to hold this company accountable?!!!
I’m in the same boat you’re in, my engine blew up also. I have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with 110k on it. Hyundai should still be held accountable for any vehicle on the road with this issue.
I’m the second owner of a 2011 Sonata and they replaced my engine free of charge. It took almost 2 months though.
Has anyone gotten their money yet? Still crickets from Hyundai and the phone number, email, and website dont work.
I have been fighting with Hyuandai since June 25TH 2022. They took 88 days to fix my engine. I paid for rentals and they said it will be covered, $40/day. Now they want to give me a goodwill payment of $1,000 less than the rental reimbursement and won’t acknowledge they went over the 60 days so they owe the rental reimbursement and $50/day for inconvenience due to delays.
Settlement website is gone, email I was approved from is no longer managed. What a scam. Last correspondence I had was 8/21/21 saying checks weren’t going out yet. Something tells me the only people that got a check were the lawyers.
I am still waiting for my approved check. Site to check claim no longer exist. No one ever answers emails or the phone.
BBB has a special complaint forum for this. File a complaint!!! Immediately. Also see if your car has had the 953 campaign work done do the engine and ask at the dealership for TXXI engine replacement. They know, they just want to keep it quiet and save money, so FIRMLY ask. They like to play dumb to keep money in their pockets.
I called Hyuandai directly. They were able to give some answers
My 2015 Veloster has oil disappearing and I just heard about this lawsuit but nobody notified me as an owner of a Hyundai
I have a 2017 kia soul with a gdi engine. I was driving down I 96 at mile marker 7 in michigan. The vehicle without any warning made a couple loud knocks and instantly stalled me and my 2 year old grand daughter right on the highway with terrible traffic. It was 90 degrees and even hotter inside the vehicle. The tow truck driver did not speak English very well and took 1.5 hours to get to the vehicle. Had it looked at and there were metal shavings g in the oil and a oil filter was clocked with metal also. This engine had just had an oil change 1 month ago. The tech also stated there was poor drilled holes attaching the valve cover to the heads which are all contaminating the whole engine with metal fragments. No wonder the engine was ruined.