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UPDATE: On March 9, 2021, the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario, approved the settlement agreement. Top Class Actions will let you know when the claims process opens. Read the Court’s approval order here.
Owners and lessees of certain 2011 through 2019 model-year Hyundai vehicles may be able to take advantage of benefits in an engine defect class action settlement. The settlement reportedly ends five class action lawsuits lodged against the carmaker over allegations it ignored and even denied repairs to certain vehicles with engine defects that led to car fires.
Engine Defect Class Action Settlement Vehicles
Vehicles covered by the settlement agreement include the following:
- 2011-2019 model year Hyundai Sonata vehicles,
- 2013-2019 model year Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles, and
- 2014, 2015 and 2019 model year Hyundai Tucson vehicles
To be covered, vehicles must have been equipped with 2.0 or 2.4 litre Theta II gas direct injection engines; however, they do not need to have experienced any issues related to the engine defect alleged in a number of class action lawsuits lodged against Hyundai and ended with this settlement agreement.
Hyundai owners and lessees can check to see if they qualify for this class action settlement by checking if their vehicle’s VIN is included either online or by calling 1-833-683-5860.
Hyundai Engine Defect Class Action Settlement Benefits
The engine defect class action settlement provides the following benefits to Class Members:
- Warranty extension
- Reimbursement for past repairs
- Reimbursement for expenses from past repairs
- Compensation for a sold or trade-in vehicle
- Compensation for loss of vehicle to engine fine
- Rebate program for trade-ins
- An informational pamphlet
All Class Members, even those who have not experienced problems related to the alleged engine defect, can take advantage of the warranty extension under the terms of the class action settlement. The benefits include a conversion of the Powertrain Warranty to a Lifetime Warranty. The warranty extension applies to Class Members who own covered vehicles with Knock Sensor Detection Software with a completed update.
The extended warranty will cover various types of damage to the short-block assembly, as well as the damage caused by a connecting rod bearing failure in the rest of the long block assembly. In addition, a rental reimbursement of up to $40 a day is available under the warranty extension.
Class Members who had to pay money to repair covered vehicles may be able to claim reimbursement, including a free oil and filter change and tire rotation at a Hyundai dealer, along with an inconvenience award if the repair was delayed for more than 60 days. Compensation for inconvenience includes a $65 dealer credit for 61-to-90-day delays and a $100 credit for delays between 91 and 120 days, with an additional $35 credit for each 30-days of additional delay.
Class Members can also claim expenses related to repairs of the alleged engine defect, including towing and other required services.
Class Members who sold or traded-in their covered vehicle and lost money on the deal can claim the loss, as well as an additional payment of $140. The vehicle must have experienced a problem related to the alleged defect, such as the oil light turning on, stalling, or engine noise, but the Class Member must not have first gotten the repair. Under the terms of the settlement, the Class Member can claim the difference between the fair market value of the vehicle and what they got for it, along with an additional $140.
If the covered vehicle suffered an engine fire and was deemed a total loss, Class Members can claim the value of the vehicle, along with a $140 additional payment, minus any funds they received as a result of the loss.
Class Members can also take part in a Trade-In Rebate Program. Rebates under the program are calculated using the trade-in value of the vehicle and the model year of the vehicle. Maximum rebate amounts are up to $1,750 for 2011 through 2014 vehicles; $1000 for 2015 through 2016 vehicles; and $500 for 2017 through 2019 vehicles.
Finally, Hyundai has agreed to provide informational pamphlets to Class Members about any additional recommended guidance related to the maintenance of vehicles covered by the engine defect class action settlement.
How to Claim Compensation
A hearing on the approval of the engine defect class action settlement is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2021. If approved, Class Members will be able to start submitting claims online or by mail. Claim forms must include all required supporting documentation and be submitted by the deadline set at the approval hearing.
Top Class Actions will update this article if the court approves the Hyundai settlement and the claim filing period opens. Click on the “Follow Article” at the top of this page to get the latest updates about this settlement by using your free Top Class Actions account. For the latest updates, keep checking ca.TopClassActions.com or sign up for our free newsletter.
To exclude yourself from this class action settlement, you must submit an opt-out form by Feb. 12, 20201.
Do you own a Hyundai? Have you experienced any issues with your vehicle? Will you file a claim if this class action settlement is approved? Tell us your story in the comment section below!
The lead plaintiffs and Class Members are represented by Michael Peerless of McKenzie Lake Lawyers, Jay Strosberg of Strosberg Sasso Sutts LLP, K.S. of Garcha & Company, and Evatt Merchant and Christine Nasraoui of Merchant Law Group LLP.
The Hyundai Canada Class Action Lawsuits are Pelletant v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. 500-06-001013-198, Before the Superior Court of Québec, District of Montreal, Killoran v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. S-194327, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, McBain v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. CV-19-00001186-OOCP in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Asselstine v. Kia Canada Inc., et al., Case No. CV-19-00001302-0000 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and Papp v. Kia Motors America Inc., et al., Case No. QBG795/19 in the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan.
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235 thoughts onHyundai Reaches Proposed Settlement in Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuits
You know it is funny. Back in 2014 when we bought our Santa Fe Sport, it died 3 times in less than 1,000km and was in the shop each time for something electrical. From the computer chip, to the wireharness, to the ignition coil, finally it was “fixed”. We fought each time for a new vehical as this one was just an issue, even W5 called us to look into it, but at the time said there wasn’t a story. Nine years later, here is this class action (or at least I am just finding out about it), and wouldn’t you know it last night my Santa Fe Sport turned on just fine, I started to drive, Oil light turned on, seconds later dead. Now the dealership is saying over a week just to look at it, and they’re guessing engine seized. So yeah, I would like some info on this class action.
I have received TWO Recalls for my 2013 Hyundai Tucson GLS with life threatening potentials regarding:
o the engine block with 100k mile Hyundai Corporate coverage
o the ABS brake leakage with a restriction that the vehicle must not be garaged due to the combustible nature of the yet to be remedied issue
I would like to file a claim as a member of a class action.
I have a 2012 Hyundai Vera Cruz V6 with approx 65,000 K In October of this year we had to have the battery replaced and within on week it was flat again, we took the car and was told it needed a new Body Control Module. The vehicle is also under recall, transport Canada #2023-527 and that recall has not been fixed. We have waited since October
and now they say the part is on back order until Feb. we have spent considerable dollars
on taxis and car rentals for doctor appointments as we are in our late 70s and need a
vehicle. Our we qualified to register for a class action suit.
2016 Veloster engine died. Replaced for $7000. Reimbursement? Calling for years. No response They hope I will give up.
scanned car and found it has code p011 cmp timing advanced bank 1 p0021cmp timing advanced b2 on cold start could also hear a slight knock and it runs rough. found hyundai tsb 8-em-004 their may possibly be coverage under warranty would have to call hyundai and see
My daughter has a 2009 Santa Fe serial number five in 5MSG7E79H25270 3 misfire code TBS 08-EM-004
Hi,
I own a Hyundai Sonata 2014. So far it is working fine but I want to benefit from the extended warranty just in case. How can I become a class action member? Is it too late?
Thanks
I purchased a 2015 hyundia elantra and extended warranty well needless to say last year in 12/2022 on a Sunday coming church the call stall and wouldn’t go int “Drive” The transmission had an “internal component error code” when I took it to the dealership paid for the diagnostics test.
Long story short engine-transmission was gone.
Please add me I have a receipt
I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. I purchased it brand new. One day I went in for an oil change and was informed I had barely any oil in my car. I was surprised as I had not observed any leaks or burning off of oil. I went into the Hyundai dealership and was told this was normal. I am in my 50’s and have always owned a brand new car since I was 16, and know this is NOT normal. Hyundai began an oil consumption check sheet for my vehicle. Like clock work I came in and had to have my oil checked and always topped up. I was then informed my car didn’t meet the requirements for oil consumption repairs. So I went on as normal, just adding oil. I was then informed I had metal shards in my oil, so I went back to the dealership and was informed it was because I was going to Jiffy Lube. Again, a certified, warranty approved company is now the cause of metal shards. So I returned to getting my oil changed at Hyundai. Which was every 3500 km cause I was going through is so fast that I was never sure how much was in there. Then my car started failing. I had to have my catalytic converter replaced because it was clogged with oil sludge. Continue on, the oil consumption never changed. My warranty was now getting close to ending, and 1000 km over my warranty, my car started failing again. I returned to Hyundai, and what do you know, my oil consumption sheet can no longer be found! So I had to have another catalytic converter put in. Now to date, I have to put a liter of oil in roughly every 800-1000 km, all while I wait for by car to start failing again, as there are no leaks and no burning off of oil coming from my exhaust. I have every service invoice and oil change invoice for this vehicle, and none of the issues are due to a poor maintenance.
I owned a 2011 Hyundai Elantra until May 2023. I had several issues where when I pushed the gas peddle it would hesitate. This issue also caused stalling. I brought it in several times and was always told that they couldn’t find the problem. I got so fed up that o traded in the car in May for a new vehicle. Don’t think I will ever buy Hyundai again.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport