Theta II 2.0L or 2.4L gasoline direct injection engine-equipped Hyundai vehicles (the “Settlement Class Vehicles”) are said to have a flaw that can result in engine seizure, stalling, failure, and/or fire. A settlement has been reached in these proposed class actions in Canada.
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Website for the Theta Engine Class Action Settlement
On June 10, 2021, the Court authorized the Settlement and entered judgment. When all appeals have been exhausted, this is known as the “Effective Date,” and payments for approved claims will be sent out 30 days after that. The ruling can be appealed until July 12, 2021. Payments will start for claims that have been processed on August 10, 2021 if no appeals are submitted.
For more information on the specific claims, please refer to the Settlement Notice and Settlement Agreement.
Please visit the Updates and Key Dates page for the most recent information on this settlement.
If your car has a harmful flaw, it can burn out or catch fire. You might be eligible for compensation. Learn about your rights.
Case Update as of 05/10/21:
The $1.3 billion Theta II GDI settlement received final approval from Judge Josephine L. Staton on May 10, 2021. The remedies provided under the settlement are described in the court’s approval of the settlement, which also includes a lifetime warranty against the engine defect, software installation intended to identify and prevent the engine defect, reimbursements for repair-related expenses and lost value because of engine failures or fires, and payment for repair delays.
The Settlement Regarding Hyundai Theta Engine Pistons: Everything You Need to Know
The Hyundai Theta Settlement received final clearance from a judge on May 10, 2021. The settlement was intended to help all Hyundai automobile owners with faulty engines. Only those who purchased or leased the 2011–2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2014–2015 Hyundai Tucson, or 2013–2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are eligible for the compensation.
Additionally, a genuine Theta II 2.0- or 2.4-liter gasoline engine meeting OEM requirements had to be installed in the aforementioned vehicles. Due to the engine’s layout lacking the Knock Sensor Detection System technology, certain units made in 2019 also qualified for the settlement.
Why Knock These Engines?
The crankshafts for the 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter Theta II engines, according to reports from a number of lawsuits, a subsequent NHTSA investigation, and Hyundai’s and Kia’s own studies, have major manufacturing problems. There were too many metallic burrs and shavings produced during the crank milling operation, which increased the risk of their being lodged in the engine’s oil channels.
The crankshaft bearings in particular have an accelerated rate of wear due to these metal particles that hinder oil flow. These crank bearings eventually degrade, and the tolerances between them and the connecting rods loosen. The result is knocking. In extreme circumstances, a connecting rod may entirely separate or snap off from a crank bearing, sending itself into the cylinder head or through the side of the engine block.
Important
Only claimants with a disagreement with Kia over the short block assembly extended warranty offered under the provisions of the class action settlement and/or claimants who are appealing a claim denial under the terms of the class action settlement are eligible for arbitration under this program. The decision of the arbitrator is final and enforceable against both parties.
The Hyundai engine settlement is what?
Class Action Concerning Hyundai & Kia Engine Fires Reaches $1.3 Billion Settlement. Final approval of a $1.3 billion settlement involving specific Hyundai and Kia cars was given on May 10. Updated on April 11, 2022 by Jacalyn Crecelius, J.D.
What Hyundai models are equipped with Theta II engines?
- Tucson/ix35 from Hyundai (LM) (2009-2015)
- Honda Accord (2007-2014)
- Forte (TD) Kia (2008-2012)
- K5/Kia Optima (2008-2012)
- Sportage (SL) by Kia (2010-2013)
Does Hyundai have a settlement?
The PHP of a consumer is a 24-month history of their prior payments showing whether they were made, not made, or made late and, if made late, to what extent. According to the CFPB, Hyundai provided this information erroneously in a number of ways that had an effect on consumers.
It incorrectly added codes displaying overdue or no payments in around 570,000 cases even though the customer had paid the necessary payments.
The CFPB claims that when Hyundai provided false information on consumers, it sometimes resulted in lower credit ratings and may have adversely affected consumers’ access to credit.
Hyundai was also accused by the CFPB of knowing it gave false information but delaying taking “reasonable measures” to fix the issues for years.
Consumers who were incorrectly classified as delinquent must get $13.2 million from the corporation, in addition to a $6 million civil money penalty.
Hyundai is required to conduct an internal investigation to update all incorrect account information as part of the Hyundai credit reporting settlement.
In related Hyundai news, Hyundai Capital America was the target of a class action complaint in 2016 that claimed the company made repeated automated calls to customers without their consent, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
What do you think of the deal regarding Hyundai credit reporting? Comment below with your ideas to share with us!
In the Matter of: Hyundai Capital America, Case No. 2022-CFPB-0005, before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the Hyundai credit reporting settlement order.
How much of the Hyundai settlement are people receiving?
The following advantages are offered to Class Members under the settlement of the engine fault class action:
- extending the warranty
- Payment for previous repairs
- reimbursement for costs incurred by previous repairs
- Payment for a vehicle that has been sold or traded in
- Compensation for vehicle loss due to a fine
- rebate scheme for used goods
- a leaflet with information
Under the terms of the class action settlement, the warranty extension is available to all Class Members, even those who have not had issues with the alleged engine flaw. The Powertrain Warranty will be changed to a Lifetime Warranty as one of the advantages. Class Members who drive covered cars with fully updated knock sensor detection software are eligible for the warranty extension.
The short-block assembly will be covered by the extended warranty for a variety of damages, as well as any harm brought on by the failure of the connecting rod bearing in the remainder of the long block assembly. The warranty extension also offers a rental reimbursement of up to $40 per day.
Class Members who paid for repairs to qualifying vehicles may be eligible for reimbursement, a free tire rotation and oil change at a Hyundai dealer, as well as an inconvenience reward if the repair took longer than 60 days. A dealer credit of $65 for delays between 61 and 90 days and $100 for those between 91 and 120 days, plus an additional $35 credit for each additional 30 days of delay, is provided as compensation for inconvenience.
Additionally, Class Members are eligible to recover costs for towing and other necessary services as well as repairs for the purported engine issue.
Class Members who traded in or sold their covered car for less than they paid for it may be eligible to receive an additional $140 payment in addition to their loss. The oil light turning on, the engine stalling, or any other issue associated with the alleged fault must have occurred, but the Class Member must not have received the remedy prior to the incident. The Class Member may be entitled to receive $140 in addition to the difference between the vehicle’s fair market value and the amount they received for it under the terms of the settlement.
Class Members are eligible to receive the value of the car and an extra $140 payment, less any money they could have received as compensation for the loss, if the covered vehicle experienced an engine fire and was determined to be a total loss.
Also available to Class Members is a Trade-In Rebate Program. The trade-in value of the car and the model year of the vehicle are used to determine rebates under the scheme. The maximum refund amounts for automobiles from 2011 through 2014 are $1,750; for those from 2015 through 2016 they are $1,000; and for those from 2017 through 2019 they are $500.
Last but not least, Hyundai has agreed to distribute leaflets to Class Members including information on any extra advice about the upkeep of vehicles covered by the engine fault class action settlement.
How is Hyundai handling the recall of engines?
Additionally, 3.7 million vehicles from Hyundai and Kia were the target of a U.S. “product enhancement program” to install software warning drivers of potential engine issues.
How dependable are Theta engines?
The Hyundai 2.4 inline-4 engine’s specifications are as follows:
The first 2.4 Theta engines had 163 horsepower and 161–166 lb-ft of torque when they were released in 2004. It also employs a compression ratio of 10.5:1. Even though this engine is not our main concern, a lot of the information is still relevant. The Hyundai 2.4 Theta II MPI and GDI engines are our primary concern. The 2.4L inline-4 engines in each of them have an identical 88mm bore x 97mm stroke, DOHC, aluminum blocks, and heads.
The effectiveness of direct injection, which enables an 11.3:1 compression ratio, results in a significant increase in power for Theta II 2.4 GDI engines. Anyway, in terms of specs or power output, these engines don’t appear to be particularly noteworthy. The Hyundai 2.4 inline-4 gets the job done for most people even if it is far from a performance engine.
Will Hyundai swap out the engine in my Sonata?
This class-action-based lifetime guarantee may apply to you if your car has a Hyundai Theta II 2.0-liter turbo or 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine, making you qualified for a free engine replacement. These automobiles are covered under the settlement: 2011-2019 Honda Accord
Does Hyundai provide free engine replacements?
According to a recent class action settlement, millions of people who drive Hyundai or Kia vehicles may be entitled to a free replacement engine.
What year did Hyundai recall its engines?
Model Year 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Sonata vehicles with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama will have their engines inspected and, if necessary, replaced as part of a safety recall by Hyundai in the United States.
Is Hyundai the subject of a class action lawsuit?
A new class action lawsuit in Illinois filed against Kia and Hyundai makes this assertion.
Yvette Davis was proud of herself when she was finally able to purchase and claim ownership of this 2011 Hyundai Sonata after years of financial hardship.
On August 28, Davis’ pride was dashed when she went outside and saw that her automobile had been taken from in front of her house.
Davis started his investigation after filing a police report. She discovered that numerous class action lawsuits have been brought against Hyundai and Kia around the nation, arguing that the lack of an immobilizer is the reason the vehicles are so simple to steal.
Then CBS 2 discovered that one had recently been filed in federal court in Chicago for Illinois as well.
The lead attorney for the Illinois complaint and a dozen others, Ken McClain, alleges that Hyundai and Kia did not install the immobilizers to keep the cost of the vehicles low.
Kia and Hyundai have been aware for some time that not installing an immobilizer disadvantages their vehicles, according to McClain.
She is, nevertheless, among the fortunate. She recently received a letter informing her that her Sonata was being held in a city impound lot. Driveable despite damage.
But she doesn’t have any money to fix it because her sole insurance is liability. She was placed in touch with the class action lawsuit’s attorneys by CBS 2.
People who have had their Kias or Hyundais stolen are included in the lawsuits, according to McClain.
“We will be looking to have them reimbursed,” McClain said. “We will have different kinds of people with damages, including those who have had their cars taken.”
There are 13 claims against Kia and Hyundai, with McClain serving as the lead counsel in at least three of them. Both Hyundai and Kia were contacted by CBS 2 and asked for an interview or a response. Both stated that they do not speak on ongoing legal disputes.