Kia agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming that some of its Kia and Hyundai vehicles suffer from engine defects.

According to the class action lawsuit, the class vehicles suffer from a defect related to the engine’s connecting rod bearing. This bearing can allegedly fail, causing engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and even engine fires — all of which may not be covered by warranty.

Kia is a South Korea-based vehicle company that owns both Hyundai and Kia brands.

Kia hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the engine defect class action lawsuit.

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Kia, Hyundai Engine Failure Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- The settlement benefits owners and lessees of:
  - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2010, 2011 and 2012 model year Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Hyundai Tucson vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year Hyundai Tucson vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2014 model year Hyundai Elantra Coupe vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Hyundai Elantra vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Hyundai Veloster vehicles with a Gamma engine
  - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Optima Hybrid vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model year Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV/PHEV) vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sorento vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Sportage vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Theta II engine
  - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 model year Kia Forte vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Forte Koup vehicles with a Nu engine
  - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Gamma engine
  - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model year Kia Soul vehicles with a Nu engine
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation of repairs, expenses and other damages
Claim Form Deadline: 12/07/2023
Case Name & Number:
- In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II, Case No. 8:18-cv-02223-JLS-JDE, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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