However, now, 9 months later, my transmission has to be replaced at a cost of $3401.00. Dealer was very uncooperative in getting to the real matter, and always deflecting. I now have a vehicle Im still making insanely steep payments on, a vehicle I must continue to pay insurance on, that I can no longer drive or afford to fix. So the recall to update for the Recall failed. He called me at work and told me it was a seizure. I have a Santa Fe Sport and am in the same boat. S-194327, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, McBain v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. They gave me price to replace engineastronomical price..and recommended for safety concerns I park my vehicle. However, I contacted the settlement administrator and they said now Hyundai is now offering lifetime power train warranty. WebAs of April 2018 there was a 71-percent completion rate. I on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Pep Boys discovered there was no oil in the oil pan. never again will i buy a Hyundai again? hb```f``Z ,@Qn}m >9Nq*QgW^Tw+::8 )d,EXlV(?!9. rg=q]\@Y5}X!P \H320pfi)&`i&@Z)#D @ b1a My Santa Fe sport 2014 2.0 T just caught in fire yesterdays when I was driving and lawsuit just closed a month ago. i have taken it to Hyundai dealership that i bought the car brand new from but all they do is reset the software error code and tell me the car is fixed. I should not have to wait for approval on a known problem. And dont get me started on the lame settlement the lawyers agreed to. Do I get the Lifetime Warranty if I purchased the vehicle used? We absolute should. Now Im having issues with gaining momentum when on a complete stop it misfired on the highway out four weeks ago.Hyundai blamed me for going 134- I wasnt going 134 at all.I was going 118 and when I couldnt pass someone I tried to accelerate a bit as I found like I was slowing down. Had the car not have been totaled by as storm, they would have been responsible for all of the expenses, including paying off the total of my car which was still $12000.00. The trouble is that many car owners don't know it and are paying big repair bills or even scrapping their cars when diagnosed with a major engine repair bill. My single owner 2016 Elantra GT engine failed on July 31st 2021 with 85,000 miles andHyundai is refusing to pay . However they are refusing to fix my car. I never made long trips in the car. The settlement reportedly ends five class action lawsuits lodged against the carmaker over allegations it ignored and even denied repairs to certain vehicles with This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We are contacting her dealer to see if they can assist with that. 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 A hearing on the approval of the engine defect class action settlement is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2021. The engine hadnt been fixed rights and it went back into the shop. I know I am way late to the party, but my vehicle has just started to degrade in the last couple days. Dont know if its new. So I am confused on how the 2011-2014 Hyundais and the 2016 Hyundai has a recall but the 2015 was skipped. The service manager is rude and doesnt give any updates, I have to track him down and when I finally did this week I was told I dont know how long it will be!!!! I did do the four oil consumption test and is burning oil .1 quart per 1k Miles. if I didnt have the brains to evacuate MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE BURNED IN THE CAR . Prior to that no lights no warning had always had the best experience, luckily no one was harmed , but mu daughter still has nightmares. Add me please. Car seems like wiring or computer system is messed up. I explained how I would put it into neutral to stop. They ran the stupid test on the engine, and replaced it. Your email address will not be published. We had to get a loan to pay the $7100.00 to replace it. And to this day when driving around corners or driving through intersections from a stop my vehicle goes real slow and had no pick up and go to it. It started randomly stalling when coming to a stop. Plus I cant afford the fix, and have three more years to pay off the car. The Settlement was approved by the Court and Judgment was entered on June 10, 2021. If the parties cannot agree to a resolution during that time or if Hyundai determines that your claim will remain denied, Hyundai will send you information on how to contact BBB National Programs to initiate arbitration. The dealership refused to pay for it so I paid $850.00. They are stumped??? You can call 866.944.7620 toll free with questions about the settlement, or to check on the status of your claim. They said they sent 5 recall letters to my house. They need to do whats right and fix my vehicle. I complained for over a year now I tried to call the dealership and they continue to hang up on me. 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. As I look this issue up I see multiple people having this issue and Hyundai doesnt seem to want to help. On Saturday Jun 4, 2022 my daughter was driving her 2017 Hyundia, Sonata and her car start making noise and jerking. Attached pictures neither show any warrantable The status of your claim can also be checked on this website. Entering Hwy 407 in Milton during morning rush hour in 2018. At which time we can provide dates, people, case numbers, telephone numbers. The warranty extension applies to Class Members who own covered vehicles with Knock Sensor Detection Software with a completed update. The settlement reportedly ends five class action lawsuits lodged against the carmaker over allegations it ignored and even denied repairs to certain vehicles with. Considering they would have been out over $15000.00, you would think they would jump at this. And they ended up paying for the engine replacement. Hyundia denied any further involvement knowing they have a problem with thier engine. When I came back to Spruce Grove I dropped of the rental car. Hello I have no vehicle and its been almost 4 weeks!! The issue just started a few months ago (March 2021), and I lose about 80% of oil within a 1000 kms of usage. So what should you do if you are starting to have engine issues? I have an extended warranty they wouldnt refund and all my oil. I got a replacement engine. Hyundai claimed the class action suit didnt include my hybrid model of the Sonata 2014 as it has a different engine. What happens if I do nothing at all? Towing fee: $300 Hyundai is absolutely horrible. I was at the side of the road for 5 hours in 30 degree weather. Dealer said to get a rental car and I would be reimbursed as soon as repairs approved, which shouldnt be a problem since engine had been recalled. I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Alternator failed at the same time. 413-531-4811. This is exactly what they are telling me. I am having the same issue with my 2015 Hyundai Sonota, 104500 miles. I have a Tucson 2017 and engine is burning oil 0.5l per 1000km, Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai 2015 Hyundai Sante Fe. Over 3 yrs parts were replaced several times but never corrected the problem. traded it in 2 years ago and took a loss on the trade value Do I qualify for the class action. UNBELIEVABLE. "I was going 60, and all of a sudden, it was 50," she said. It was burning oil and I had to keep having it changed about every 2,000 miles. this has been very hard on our family finacial wise. %PDF-1.5 % The mechanic confirmed today the engine seized. I have a life time warranty and my car was apart if the settlement. "We had no power steering and no brakes. 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. Another suit should happen. The settlement provides rental car reimbursement or loaner vehicles for any vehicles that undergo engine replacement. Our 2014 Tucson seized up with 130 thousand km on it , phoned the dealership and stated the same. Back in Jan 2022, my rpms would rev up to almost 3-4K and wouldnt go down until I took my foot off the gas completely. Hyundai and Kia will add a link to their respective settlement website on owners.HyundaiUSA.com and owners.Kia.com once the websites are up, and well also update this page with the URLs. If a loaner vehicle is unavailable, Hyundai will provide reimbursement of reasonable rental expenses up to $40/day. Thats because a class-action lawsuit has reached a settlement for owners of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It has caused undue stress and anxiety in my life and feel that there should be some compensation. What are my options now that I know that Hyundai is offering lifetime warranty on the power train. Hyundai and Kia are working with local police to provide owners with steering-wheel locks, and Kia will make engine immobilizers standard on all 2022 models. I bought a 2018 Hyundai Elantra last May of 2022. Open a new recall clearly there is a major issue with your engine quality. Due to the fact I did not have a down payment or great credit, I financed the vehicle for quite a large monthly payment. I have never received information about the settlement. We live close to work and average 7000 km per year; at 83000 km this car should just be broken in, not broke down. took to dealer for consumption test and used 3 quarts every 500 miles. My 2020 Hyundai Palisade is stalling on us and then starting up again it is extremely dangerous. Which was supposed to fix the issue. The rental vehicle cost of $900 monthly, in addition to my monthly vehicle payments for the Sante Fe ($790 monthly) put me in a precarious situation as I did not have the ability to finance a $8000 engine repair and pay $900 monthly for a rental vehicle. No one offered to help, Hyundai and the dealership blocked all social media posts of my car on fire. We are out of pocket nearly $9 thousand dollars and because we are only a single customer looking for compensation we are being totally ignored. Im still making payments on a car I cant use, is there any help for me? I have a 2017 Sonata with the exact issues included in this settlement. I now am having a problem with the computer and electronics. My vehicle isnt part of this class action lawsuit but it should be. Aucun mcanicien na trouv le problme. This software update must be performed within 150 days of the date notice is sent out to those covered by the settlement. Claimants will be able to choose whether they want to receive this payment as a cash debit card or a dealer service card worth 150 percent of the amount due. Please help! , Case No. I have only had the car 8 months. Purchased a used 2015 Hyundai Tucson in November of 2021, ten months later while driving down the highway I heard a loud noise, vehicle starts shaking and dies. rings, which is not a warrantable defect Those cars include the hugely popular Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima sedans. If you have any questions about the process, please contact enginesettlement@hyundaiusa.com. Dont miss out on settlement news like this. The recall was put out January 2021 and when I brought to the dealership they would only look at the ABS recall even though I had received mail about the recall. Certain Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata Hybrid, Tucson, Elantra and Veloster vehicles and Kia Forte, Optima Hybrid, Sorento, Soul and Sportage vehicles with these engines will be covered. Class Members can also claim expenses related to repairs of the alleged engine defect, including towing and other required services. The engine will cost $7500 dollars to replace. The Plaintiffs allege that the Class Vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and engine fire. I have a 2013 Hyundai, genesis, two door coupe with 55,000 miles on it that caught on fire by itself in my driveway at four in the morning 12/26/2022 channel 2 news already came out took videos and pics.It was only a foot away from my garage. NOT HAPPY. If repairs took 61 to 180 days, the claimant will receive $75; those whose repairs took 181 to 210 days will receive $100; and another $100 will be added for each additional 30-day period. HMA and HMC deny Plaintiffs allegations. The mechanic said once the engine was opened up that it was a factory defect. Told me it is the oil consumption rings going bad . I called and had the car towed to the nearest shop, which was in Sterling, CO. Gas mileage went about 9 miles to the gallon Had to rent a vehicle for 2 weeks while it was being repaired. The dealership is refusing to change my engine. While driving it Friday the oil light quickly flashed and the it lost power and could only go 50 on the freeway. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, Hi, I have the same exact issue, and was just denied today (09-20-21) even though I only have 80000 for mileage. The engine defect class action settlement provides the following benefits to Class Members: 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. just 3 months before the 5 year warranty expired. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I had to tell my 9 and 6 year old that we would not be going on vacation. I have since parked it in driveway instead of garage. This was a life threatening situation which caused me great stress and continues to cause me stress and frustration. Locate your VIN > Check your VIN Hyundais Commitment To Safety And Security We had the regular checks and maintenance done as was required by the book. Payments for approved claims will be mailed 30 days after the Effective Date which occurs when all appeals are exhausted. I am burning through 1.5-2 L of oil every 1200km. Numerous oil consumption tests, and always told it either passed, or they did and update or replaced something randomly, that did nothing to reduce consumption. i have been trying for years and there are recalls that was never fixed. about half of what I removed caught fire in proximity and was lost. I had been hit with a number of financial set backs including a rental trashed for over $150,000 upstairs and $20-30,000 work needed downstairs. According to the Elantra lawsuit settlement, Hyundai decided to settle the class action to avoid further litigation and the cost associated with fighting the case. Replaced that. After I paid $475 to have it towed to them they then tell me my vehicle VIN # doesnt qualify for the lifetime engine warranty! Required fields are marked *. over the past 6 months i have taken it into the dealership every 1000 miles to get the issues recorded and engine tested in order to get Hyundai to replace the engine. I need the best advice I can get because Im writing a letter to them based on how they treated me, money they owe me as will I feel like my car is going to dye on me again. I owned a Hyundai Sonata 2012. Flash forward to 90,000kms on the replacement engine and my Santa Fe once again sits in my driveway my driveway blowing smoke. I was also informed there are numerous Santa Fes there being repaired due to the motor. Apparently my vehicle isnt covered in the list of eligible vehicles. How can I get help? You can visit https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome to determine if KSDS (also referred to as Service Campaign 953) has been completed on your vehicle. On May 28 it stalled at light and was towed into dealer. Good luck. I think I should at least be reimbursed for all the car payments I have had to make without being able to drive my car. The lead plaintiffs and Class Members are represented by Michael Peerless of McKenzie Lake Lawyers, Jay Strosberg of Strosberg Sasso Sutts LLP, K.S. This went on and on for over a year until finally they just told me my case was closed and they were done talking to me. "I was driving on the highway to pick up my paycheck," she said when the car sputtered. Hyundai knows the engines are bad and have tried to cover it up. I was forced to borrow money from a family member to repair the Sante Fe. This is terrible that Hyundai hearing all these issues and denying their customers the repairs. 0 and possibly gummed up piston rings. Unfortunately, the Gansler's claim was denied because they say their older son, a mechanic, had done several driveway oil changes. None of the software updates workedonce again, no WRNING LIGHTS (engine or oil..why would there be when the oil was checked 4 days prior when I lent it to my Aunt for doctors appointment). I wasnt offered a rental or told about law suite settlement. My odometer was set back 4000k. People that was traveling on I-10 recorded it. Still having same problem. If you sold or traded in your vehicle after experiencing an engine failure or fire within the extended warranty period before receiving notice of the settlement and never had the car repaired, youll be entitled to claim $150 and the difference between the cars baseline Black Book value (i.e., the wholesale used vehicle value) and the amount you received in an arms-length negotiation from the sale or trade-in. Hyundai and Kia are working with local police to provide owners with steering-wheel locks, and Kia will make engine immobilizers standard on all 2022 models. If there is class action lawsuit Im in.. we are considering just going to a lawyer anyways because what they are doing is wrong! The only reason it was finished that quick is my husband called and threatened a lawsuit. 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. It has problems with acceleration, engine misfiring, and I have kept up with all regular maintenance. Both of these cars had to have their engine replaced and it was a total nightmare. But they have replaced something that was knocking in the engine. After you input your VIN, the system will notify you if KSDS has been completed or not. Thanks. There were no warnings or previous problems. Also my father in law has a sonata as well as my daughter. I think the year 2016 absolutely needs to be included. Since this every thing seems to be normal, dont know if I should trust this vehicle. The recall was for this EXACT issue of potential engine failure due to a knock sensor problem. At 74000 miles it suddenly started using 2-3 quarts of engine oil between oil changes. If you own one of these Hyundai or Kia vehicles, you could wind up with a free engine replacement. How do I submit a claim? Catalytic Converter. Had a 2011 sonata and the engine blew a few years ago. 392 0 obj <>stream The vehicle was returned on Jun 7, 2022 and receipt stated the ECU had not had the knock sensor update. To exclude yourself from this class action settlement, you must submit an opt-out form by Feb. 12, 20201. They have never responded to any of my attempts to speak to a representative. 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