After having it for a month they told him the catalytic converter was bad and needed to be replaced along with a diagnostic test showing bad fuel had been put in his car. Whole driving on the freeway my son’s 2019 Kia Soul’s (48,000 miles) engine failed…he thankfully got it on the side of the freeway and towed to Kia dealership. The settlements aim to avoid the costs and risks of a trial, but do not assign any wrongdoing to Hyundai. Claims surrounding Hyundai engine failure were resolved in a similar deal. Hyundai has not admitted to any wrongdoing, but has agreed to resolve the claims surrounding their Kia subsidiary in a settlement deal. Plaintiffs in these actions sought financial damages and other benefits for the injuries they allegedly sustained due to the defective engines. Several class action lawsuits were filed against the auto makers - leading the claims to be consolidated into a multidistrict litigation centered in California. The contaminated oil is therefore circulated by the oil pump, damaging engine components and leading to an eventual “sudden and unexpected catastrophic engine failure,” the class action lawsuit said.Īs a result, the vehicles were allegedly prone to engine failures or fires - putting consumers at risk for accidents and financial injury. The complaint alleged connecting rod bearings in the vehicles’ gasoline direct-injection (GDI) fuel system “undergo a prolonged failure.” When these rod bearings fracture, metal debris allegedly “accumulate in the engine oil,” contaminating it to a point the filter isn’t able to remove it all. Plaintiffs in the Kia engine failure class action lawsuit claimed several Hyundai and Kia vehicles were equipped with a defective Theta engine. 2011-2018 and certain 2019 model year Kia Sportage vehicles.2012-2018 and certain 2019 model year Kia Sorento vehicles and.2011-2018 and certain 2019 model year Kia Optima vehicles.Owners and lessees of Class vehicles originally equipped with or fitted with a replacement genuine Theta II 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engine are eligible for benefits from this settlement. Under the settlement, eligible Kia owners can collect a variety of benefits, including extended warranties, reimbursements, rebates and other compensation. Hyundai has agreed to resolve Kia engine failure class action claims in a settlement deal, putting an end to allegations that certain Kia vehicles were equipped with defective engines. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.A judge granted final approval to the Kia engine failure settlement May 10, 2021.
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