Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
The plaintiffs in this lawsuit allege that certain Hyundai Sonatas suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine noise, and oil light illumination. The plaintiffs also allege that engine seizure or stalling can be dangerous if experienced. The plaintiffs also allege that some owners and lessees have been improperly denied repairs under the vehicle’s warranty.
Docket Number:5:15-cv-1685-BLF
Company: Hyundai
Filing Deadline: January 26, 2017
Objection Deadline: November 7, 2016
Exclusion Deadline: November 7, 2016
Final Approval Hearing: December 15, 2016
Proof of Purchase:Must provide documentation of engine seizure, date of incident, and receipt of repairs, towing, etc.
Eligibility:All owners and lessees of a Class Vehicle who purchased or leased the Class Vehicle in the United States, excluding the territories, or abroad while on active military duty are eligible to be class members. The Class Vehicles are 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 model year Hyundai Sonatas with a Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine.
Typical Settlement Amount:Claimants will receive an extension of their warranty and reimbursement of repair costs and other costs associated with repairs.
Total Settlement Amount:
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:$2,500
Law Firms:
Gibbs Law Group
McCuneWright LLP
Claim Form: Claim Form
Case Name: In re: Hyundai Sonata Engine Litigation
Settlement Website: Hyundai Sonata Claim Site
Claims Administrator:
P.O. Box 20840
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
(844) 317-9571
sonataenginesettlement@hmausa.com
Tags: Defective Automobile, Engine Defects, Your Car