Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit Engine Update

Nearly two years after final approval was issued for a $3.1 billion settlement over an alleged engine defect in certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the automakers have reached another class action settlement covering an additional 2.1 million vehicles. Class action lawsuits have been settled with Hyundai and Kia concerning defects in the engines of certain vehicle models. The litigation, known as In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation, addressed allegations that specific engines were prone to mechanical failures and provided remedies for affected vehicle owners across the United States.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT If you bought or leased a 2011-2019 model year Hyundai Sonata, 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, or a 2014. Welcome to the Information Website for the Kia Engine Settlement. A federal court has granted final approval of a class action lawsuit known as In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation, No.

8:17‑cv‑00838‑JLS‑JDE and Flaherty v. Hyundai Motor Company, et al. Updates: Final approval for this class action settlement was granted April 29, 2024.

Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. The deadline to file a claim for most benefits in the Kia and Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement is now July 8, 2024. 04/11/25 Class-Action Settlement Update On Oct.

1, 2024, Judge Selna granted final approval to an amended settlement agreement with Hyundai and Kia in the class. A class action lawsuit was mounted in the US alleging that certain Hyundai and Kia models have engines which are prone to seizure, stalling, failure, and possibly catching fire. Hyundai, alongside Kia, faced class action lawsuits filed after the defective engine discovery.

These engines were prone to sudden stalling and spontaneous fires, leading to safety concerns for drivers and passengers. These class action lawsuits have been consolidated into In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II, Case No. 8:18-cv-02223, in the U.S.

District Court for the Central District of California. Owners of select Hyundai and Kia models with potential engine issues are eligible to receive compensation in the United States after a proposed settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit.