Kia, Hyundai engine failure class action settlement

Updates:

• The deadline to file a claim for most benefits in the Kian and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement is now July 8, 2024.

• The deadline to submit a claim for most benefits is now April 5, 2024.

A Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement resolves a class action lawsuit claiming that some of its Kia and Hyundai vehicles suffer from engine defects that can lead to failure.

The Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement benefits owners and lessees of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. A full list of eligible vehicles can be found in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.

According to the Kia and Hyundai class action lawsuit, the class vehicles suffer from a defect related to the engine’s connecting rod bearing. This bearing can allegedly fail, causing engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and even engine fires — all of which may not be covered by warranty.

Kia is a South Korea-based vehicle company that owns both Hyundai and Kia brands.

Kia hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the Hyundai class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Hyundai class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive out-of-pocket expense reimbursement, compensation for trade-ins and sales, compensation for total vehicle losses, warranty extensions and participate in a rebate program. 

To be eligible for certain types of compensation — such as for rental car, towing, ride-sharing or other transportation and incidental expenses — under the Hyundai class action lawsuit settlement, the knock sensor detection software (KSDS) update on the class vehicle must be performed on or before Nov. 4, 2023.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Aug. 7, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement was held Sept. 8, 2023.

The deadline to submit a claim for most benefits in the Kia and Hyundai class action lawsuit is July 8, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

The Kia and Hyundai engine settlement benefits owners and lessees of:

• 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2010, 2011 and 2012 model year Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Hyundai Tucson vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year Hyundai Tucson  vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2014 model year Hyundai Elantra Coupe vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Hyundai Elantra vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Hyundai Veloster vehicles with a Gamma engine
• 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Optima Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV/PHEV) vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sorento vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sportage vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Theta II engine
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Nu engine
• 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Gamma engine
• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Nu engine

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of repairs, expenses and other damages

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

07/08/2024

Case Name

In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II, Case No. 8:18-cv-02223-JLS-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

09/08/2023

Settlement Website

KiaEngineClassSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Kia Engine Class Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4133
Portland, OR 97208-4133
info@KiaEngineClassSettlement.com
800-944-1025

Class Counsel

Steve W Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP 

Matthew Schelkopf
SAUDER SCHELKOPF LLC

Gretchen Freeman Cappio 
KELLER ROHRBACK LLP

Defense Counsel

Shon Morgan
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP