I still have just shy of two years of payments and Im left feeling they could care less! THIS HAS RUINED MY LIFE !!! A week after being fined by regulators for delaying safety recalls, Hyundai is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the United States because the engines could fail. SMH. WebAttorneys have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Philips knew well before the recall about the risks associated with these devices and that consumers are now on the hook for the thousands of dollars needed to replace their machines. You can call 866.944.7620 toll free with questions about the settlement, or to check on the status of your claim. I only bought this car 4 years ago and still have payments on it. Numerous problems. I am a 50 yr old handicapped woman who strongly told my sales man and manager of my hyundai dealership hyundai of Decatur %PDF-1.5 % traded it in 2 years ago and took a loss on the trade value Do I qualify for the class action. Purchased a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe about 1 year ago and the vehicle shutdown in the middle of a dangerous intersection and would not start. Although my 2015 Sante Fe Hyundai has not been included in the class action lawsuit, the engine issue and events leading up to the engine failure indicate the same underlying issue. Good luck. So what should you do if you are starting to have engine issues? Figured we would take the wifes 2014 Santa Fe 2.0L turbo with a little over 83000 km. Dont miss out on settlement news like this. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. expected to be mailed out. Due to the war, it was imported into Canada when owners moved. I was not injured. On Saturday Jun 4, 2022 my daughter was driving her 2017 Hyundia, Sonata and her car start making noise and jerking. My engine blew March 11 2021. 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, Hyundai owners and lessees can check to see if they qualify for this class action settlement by checking if their vehicles VIN is included either, Reimbursement for expenses from past repairs, Compensation for a sold or trade-in vehicle, Compensation for loss of vehicle to engine fine, Top Class Actions will update this article if the court approves the Hyundai settlement and the claim filing period opens. At which time, a major hail storm hit Sterling and my car was totaled. The settlement provides rental car reimbursement or loaner vehicles for any vehicles that undergo engine replacement. Top Class Actions will let you know when the claims process opens. Terms and Conditions. WebEngine Recalls In close coordination with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai has conducted several recalls to address manufacturing issues that could lead to engine failure and in certain circumstances an engine fire. If no appeals are filed payments will begin August 10, 2021 for claims that have been processed. Its covered under this extended warranty and recall. Car stopped with no warning & never started again. Thanks! Still have issues with car stalling when taking off. What I can do for this ? First engine ticking noise so they replaced it at 50k. I even had to take a day off work (pre-pandemic I worked in an office) the 3rd time it happened as the dealership didnt have a car I could use nor did the rental place they use. Killoran v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al. Then on 03/14/2022, my 2017 Hyundai Sonata started smoking/fire while driving but we were able to save the car from completely burning up in flames. I wanted to take them to court but figured there was no way I could fight a large company. Has been in Dealership Auto shop for almost 1st yr of having car. It lost power and then it started slowing down. There is recall on my vehicle and the company refuses to replace!!!! I slept in the car and mid day the next day, a tow truck observed that a similar car was on the highway opposite to where they were dispatched to. Welcome to the Hyundai Theta Engine Class Action Settlement claim site. Last January I purchased a 2016 Santa Fe from a used car dealership. 500-06-001013-198, Before the Superior Court of Qubec, District of Montreal. At which time we can provide dates, people, case numbers, telephone numbers. 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. My 2016 Tuscon was excessively consuming oil. WebAs of April 2018 there was a 71-percent completion rate. I have a 2017 hundai tuscan. condition nor if there is a defect related to recall 80CA08. The Plaintiffs allege that the Class Vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and engine fire. I want someone reaching out as soon as possible. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I wasnt offered a rental or told about law suite settlement. I on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 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 combination of this experience and numerous reports on the news about Hyundais poor service and many issues leads me to write this letter. Something needs to be done. "We had no power steering and no brakes. I had it towed to a local shop and they told me there was a whole about the size of a quarter in the bottom of my engine block! The engine hadnt been fixed rights and it went back into the shop. My Daughter has a 2015 Hyundai accent that burns oil like crazy, needs a new catalytic converter because its bunged up with sludge and should have the motor replaced. So I am confused on how the 2011-2014 Hyundais and the 2016 Hyundai has a recall but the 2015 was skipped. I would love to be apart of the lawsuit. If you have any questions about the process, please contact enginesettlement@hyundaiusa.com. My car is doing exactly what this settlement was for. It was a total lossanyone knows how much compensation can be asked? "I was driving on the highway to pick up my paycheck," she said when the car sputtered. There were no indicator lights on, it just simply quit at a stop sign. I have a 2017 Sonata and engine died. A week after being fined by regulators for delaying safety recalls, Hyundai is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the United States because the engines could fail. Its not just the 2019s with the theta engine my tucson is doing it too. S-194327, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, McBain v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al. It is now January 2022 and its still in the shop! When I had my car towed there I was told it would 2-3 months to get my engine replaced! 367 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<789DC7D9C003D140A2292F0498292068><9F25CCA1CCBE9547889E83837AE9B029>]/Index[345 48]/Info 344 0 R/Length 105/Prev 155936/Root 346 0 R/Size 393/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Can we please join the lawsuit? that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, Locate your VIN > Check your VIN Hyundais Commitment To Safety And Security Oh my god!!! 2012 Sonata hybrid had to replace transmission car was knocking shaking stalling gears would not shift as they should. Payments for approved claims will be mailed 30 days after the Effective Date which occurs when all appeals are exhausted. People that was traveling on I-10 recorded it. It has had a stalling issue since the 1st day. According to Hyundai records, you bought or leased a Class Vehicle in the United States, excluding the territories, or abroad while on active military duty. They have never responded to any of my attempts to speak to a representative. Welcome to the Hyundai Theta Engine Class Action Settlement claim site. Like you, I cant afford a new engine either, cant even drive my vehicle and still making payments on the loan. It has massive oil consumption and $1000 later we were told it is definitely an engine problem and needs to be replaced yet Reliable Hyundai has told us it is not the same issue as the class action settlement. I am grateful we are here to tell our story but this is on Hyundai. Can you please let me know if youve had any type of breakthrough with Hyundai? Apparently the cost of a replacement motor is so high because of demand from other owners whose motors have failed. I used to love my car Mt 2017 Hyundai Tucson had the oil plug fall out when I was driving and fried my motor. After a day at GM in Merritt, I had to have it towed to Kamloops, where it sat for a year in part because the dealership argued that Trycare should cover the repair, and the dealership would have considered repairing it gratis as it was only two-weeks over factory subject to HQ approval except Trycare was now the official warranty provider. The dealership where I purchased it are trying their hardest to get me to trade it in for a newer model but I wont ever do that because I have no faith in Hyundai. Apparently my vehicle isnt covered in the list of eligible vehicles. UPDATE: On March 9, 2021, the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario, approved the settlement agreement. I had been puzzled why this motor was constantly losing oil. This does not make any sense to me not even a month apart. The amount youll receive for the rebate will be the difference between the cars maximum Black Book value and how much you received for the sale or trade-in, up to the following amounts: Notably, the settlement excludes claims for death, personal injury and property damage (other than to a vehicle covered by the settlement). Do I have a lawyer in this case? Hyundai dealer here in Canada sees the VIN. The Kia spokesman said customers can learn more about whether their car might qualify at the official Kia Engine Settlement webpage. 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. Knowing the full vehicle history, and the warranty had expired, customer service stated that we needed to have the car towed to a dealership, they are doing goodwill on some cars. It was a nightmare. Any chance that the same claim could be processed for a 2012 Santa Fe? I have a 2017 Sonata with the exact issues included in this settlement. I then picked up my Santa-fe and drove home. The status of your claim can also be checked on this website. Payments for approved claims will be mailed 30 days after the Effective Date which occurs when all appeals are exhausted. We were driving from London to Hamilton to pick my daughter up at the airport in our 2013 Santa Fe. It has 74,000 miles on it and the engine light stays on. The Elantra Nu engines allegedly knock and make ticking noise before they fail, allegedly causing customers to pay up to $10,000 per engine replacement. I headed straight to the dealership again. UNBELIEVABLE. Upgraded ECU cleared code and test drove. I am burning 1 quart every 300 miles. My warranty is up. Hello I have no vehicle and its been almost 4 weeks!! I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Tucson GLS from CarMax in 2019. 500-06-001013-198, Before the Superior Court of Qubec, District of Montreal, Killoran v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. This software update must be performed within 150 days of the date notice is sent out to those covered by the settlement. I own a 2011 Sonata and the first engine went out do to the metal shavings they replaced the engine 2019 and they replaced the engine 3 months later its burning 5 Quarts of oil every 2 days called was told that was normal the 1 month later engine failure and Hyundai should be 100% responsible for this help is wanted any information would be great. filed claim with Hyundai and they had them run through their consumption testing. We have the vehicle home now but all this time, no vehicle to drive for weeks, and the stress landing me in the ICU for 2 months from the stress, we will not get a cent for the inconvenience and hardship we incurred. This could be a long process and I want to be compensated. They then said it works be $2200 for timing components. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Hyundai really toke advantage of my situation, when my engine died on me. Of course I immediately thought he had done something wrong. My wife and I have 2 young children and I wanted to provide them with a safe reliable vehicle. Please help! I had the vehicle towed to Ottawa Dodge Caravan where I purchased the vehicle. Please refer to the Settlement Notice and Settlement Agreement for additional claims details. Cant find it? ., Case No. That was after 1,400 miles. They will refer it to the manufacturer if something looks fishy. 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. still waiting on Hyundai to let me know what all is going to happen. I had the elantra 11 yrs and it still ran like new. Engine tear down showed proper maintenance now I will be out an additional 9,000 for a new engine .all trust is broken. the buttons are in working properly. Not impressed with Hyundai in the least. everything I am going through cannot be explained here, I call the dealer to let them know i made it home with my SUV because I was told to and they wanted to talk to me about whats going on and the woman still didnt have the respect to call me back. WebA recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. I would like to speak to someone about this if possible. Purchased 2016 Tuscan Sport 1.6 Turbo end of March 2020. The settlement documents note that Hyundai and Kia have already initiated several recalls and product improvement campaigns, including the knock sensor detection system software update, related to the problems at issue in the litigation. Hyundai listen to your customers complaints. I just saw a report on these issues that have apparently been going on for years. Hyundai Canada can of course say no and then I would have wasted another $200 to discover an issue that I already know exists. I was forced to borrow money from a family member to repair the Sante Fe. Consumers who were inconvenienced by prolonged delays, i.e., more than 60 days, in getting their vehicle repaired at an authorized dealership will also be entitled to a goodwill payment based on how long they had to wait to get their car back. Just got the green light on a new engine for my 2014 Hyundai Tuscon after my 2.4 L Theta failed. I got nothing but the run around and was treated very badly. You may object to the Settlement by writing to Class Counsel and indicating why you do not like the Settlement. And they ended up paying for the engine replacement. The deadline to object is October 30, 2020. at this point i want and need help. To replace the motor I am looking at approximately $10,000 dollars for a used motor with higher mileage and have no idea how long it might run before also blowing up. Upon further inspection, after having to have it towed home, the engine is completely ruined. It was me. My Tucson has been stalling since the day I bought it out of the dealer ship which was March 2018. Doubtful an oil change would change the outcome of the seized engine. Hyundai has all of my records of going in for car STALLING through out the years. Oil pan is original too I had the car towed to my local mechanic, assuming it wasnt something serious. It just reves up and then finally goes. I have a 2018 Tucson with under 35k miles that needs a transmission replacement. I drive a 2014 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L that I bought from a used Hyundai Dealer in Ottawa and my VIN isnt a part of the settlement, however I have had all the same problems with the vehicle. We are contacting her dealer to see if they can assist with that. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. no call back was made. I was also informed there are numerous Santa Fes there being repaired due to the motor. This is totally unacceptable. The dealer has made me drive 1,000 miles on five different occasions to document what it is doing and to do an engine cleanse. Pulling over I checked and the oil was empty. Perhaps most notably, everyone covered by the settlement will be eligible to receive a 15-year or 150,000-mile extended warranty covering all costs associated with inspections and repairs of damage caused by connecting rod bearing failure. Its all on record. I am devastated by this. I do not understand why the time period for the Santa Fe starts at 2013 when the failure appears exactly the same as that described in the recall. This space is just to small to go over all the runaround and lies told by the dealer. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense. It is 2021 ans I am having the same issue that someone had in 2004. The only reason it was finished that quick is my husband called and threatened a lawsuit. Ive tried contacting them many different ways. The one time I did reach them, they advised me someone would reach out to me. I have grandkids in my car all the time. In addition, a rental reimbursement of up to $40 a day is available under the warranty extension. Im wondering why the 1.6 tuscon havent been in class action lawsuit as by reading many reviews that the 1.6 engine is failing and worst of it is I still owe on this vehicle 2015 was skipped have any questions about the process, please contact enginesettlement @ hyundaiusa.com car was.! S-194327, in the list of eligible vehicles has a recall and remedy a safety are. Additional claims details appeals are exhausted Tucson had the car sputtered back into the shop object to the Theta. 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