But they say as per Transportation Canada, this VIN was not part of defective cars batch. The combination of this experience and numerous reports on the news about Hyundais poor service and many issues leads me to write this letter. I bought my car thru Carvana and no where on their page did it say. Since I had no experience with my car catching fire i did not place some of the items far enough away from the car. Zero warning. UNBELIEVABLE. A vehicle that is two years old and well maintained should not have a spontaneous engine failure without warning. THIS IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT , HOW THE MIDDLE WORKING CLASS GETS SCREWED OVER . I then picked up my Santa-fe and drove home. I think the year 2016 absolutely needs to be included. I have 2019 Elantra that was purchased new. By August 2018 my 2017 Tucson stalled on me in the middle of an intersection while cars were coming at me, it has now happened more than 10 times and all those times SINCE 2018 I have brought my car in for inspection and I was always pushed away being told that nothing is wrong with my car. I dont get updated about my car either, Can I still submit a claim on my 2017 Sonata that currently has the flashing engine light? I am grateful we are here to tell our story but this is on Hyundai. I will never be going with another Hyundai EVER again! I was advised there were no current recalls on the car by the CarMax sales representative. Click on the Follow Article at the top of this page to get the latest updates about this settlement by using your. Mechanic shop I went to said its a well known issue. Without any warning. Showed all signs of the recall, engine knocking sound, oil sensor flashed right before it happened. and possibly gummed up piston rings. About at my 98,000mile it started using oil .you could check it and in 1 week check again and only have 1qt of oil with no check engine lite displayed it used to be once or twice a month now its weekly I have to keep oil in it regardless I have had other mechanic chg oil to make sure it was being done correctly..and still same thing .I have put 4 cam shaft postion sensor on it during this time frame also and paint is falling off car litterily in big flakes .. 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. I am ready for a lawsuit, this is dangerous to allow people to drive with this issue. Then again later that month the same thing happen again. ClassAction.org is a group of online professionals (designers, developers and writers) with years of experience in the legal industry. Those who have not already done so will also be eligible to schedule a free inspection under the warranty within 90 days of the settlements final approval to determine whether their vehicle has any symptoms of connecting rod bearing failure. I had my car meticulously maintained by a qualified mechanic since i depend on it for my employment. Done with hyundai Had to get all 4 Windows fixed. My boyfriend and I each called Hyundai Canada and the dealership where I bought it. THIS HAS RUINED MY LIFE !!! Those cars include the hugely popular Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima sedans. I had no option rather then sending my car to scrap yard and I lost over $8000 doing so. this has been very hard on our family finacial wise. An extended warranty was purchased in the amount of $1800.00 from CarMax. This space is just to small to go over all the runaround and lies told by the dealer. I went in last year for recalls for the knock sensor and the update on the system. when at dealer they performed oil change and front pad and discs. You can object only if you stay in the Class. I want the car fixed and the oil problem fixed. Why was the accent not named in the lawsuit? Still cant figure out why this year and model is not part of the settlement because I clearly have had the same issue as others in the class action settlement listed! Aucun mcanicien na trouv le problme. 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. Last month the vehicle left my wife and I stranded in a rural area where we froze all night. On June 5, 2022 Pep Boys added 4.5 quarts to fill at 78,845 miles and we paid for this service. One of the pictures show Compression readings which are high Last January I purchased a 2016 Santa Fe from a used car dealership. And dangerous to boot! My impression was that the faulty sensor led to my transmissions demise. This was a life threatening situation which caused me great stress and continues to cause me stress and frustration. After 9 months of ownership, I was driving from Sterling, CO to Parker, CO when there was loud popping noise and then smoke started coming from the car. I want to sell this vehicle now and I know, I will not receive enough to buy another quality family vehicle. SMH. I even reached out to Hyundai Canada but they werent willing to help either. I bought a 2012 hyundai sonata in 2017 it was a used car but ran great and everything worked fineuntil back lights went out tried to replace bulbs but autozone was unable to put bulbs in due to the fact they were melted into socket, I had to buy two whole tail lights, then the engine failed, took it to hyundai they replaced engine which took over a week. I tried to call the dealership and they continue to hang up on me. If you are uncertain whether your Class Vehicle has the KSDS update (Service Campaign 953), please visit www.HyundaiUSA.com/Recall or call 855-371-9460 to confirm. How do I file a claim? all came on again by it self paid for the wellness check was told they could not find any problems with out spending more money. Local mechanic states he has 2 of the exact same year at the school shop with the exact same problem and there are no engines to replace them. The issue just started a few months ago (March 2021), and I lose about 80% of oil within a 1000 kms of usage. This is horrible. Still have issues with car stalling when taking off. I was driving to El Paso TX at approximately10 pm the car started making a clicking sound in the engine compartment, it quickly escalated to a clattering and the engine slowed dramatically. Or what the next course of action I can take? The Hyundai Canada Class Action Lawsuits are Pelletant v. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., et al., Case No. My 2019 elantra required a new engine at 60 000 kmthey have had it in the shop since aprilthe engine light remains on and they cant figure out how to fix iti have not had a car this entire time, with exception of 4 weeks with a rental. This is crazy. Upgraded ECU cleared code and test drove. if I didnt have the brains to evacuate MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE BURNED IN THE CAR . Both times I was afraid for my safety. After I paid $475 to have it towed to them they then tell me my vehicle VIN # doesnt qualify for the lifetime engine warranty! Diagnostic fees etc is too expensive and they keep trying to sponge money. 345 0 obj <> endobj I am writing in regard to the 2015 Hyundai Sante Fe XL that I purchased in July 2017 at Ottawa Dodge Caravan. Shouldnt we be looking at starting another class action against Hyundai? They have had my car for almost 4 weeks, i was told it would be about a month. Reimbursement for Rental Car, Towing, Etc. Compensation for inconvenience includes a $65 dealer credit for 61-to-90-day delays and a $100 credit for delays between 91 and 120 days, with an additional $35 credit for each 30-days of additional delay. Those covered by the settlement will be contacted using customer mailing and email addresses in the automakers records and from a third party authorized to collect drivers contact information from state agencies, and the defendants have been ordered to mail out the notices by June 7, 2023 at the latest. 413-531-4811. Required fields are marked *. Anyone have to go through this more than once with any success?? I may be able to get records from the mechanic and the oil change place that will indicate as such. The largest recall includes more than 203,000 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport SUVs, some of which are being recalled for a second time. I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata , on f fathers day weekend , my vehicle caught on fire with my children on board , i could smell the fire so i slowed down , was able to get off safely and fire was controlled by passing good Samaritans . I got a replacement engine. While I was waiting to get the oil changed so they could monitor it for a third time I found a Hyundai Santa Fe. I gave them every document they asked for and more. Welcome to the Hyundai Theta Engine Class Action Settlement claim site. "There are a lot of people, especially people who are second and third owners of vehicles with those engines," he said, "who just don't know that they are part of that warranty extension.". i have been trying for years and there are recalls that was never fixed. 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. More specifically, if the incident occurred within 150 miles of your home, youll be able to file a claim for up to $125 for transportation expenses you incurred on that day. hbbd``b`+6 qH0 @bqX@H$Q u@; You can check whether your car is covered by a recall or campaign by entering the VIN here for Hyundais and here for Kias. WebHyundai has issued engine-related recalls and a software update for some of its models. We had to rent a car so our daughter could have transportation to work. Hi, I had a santa fe sport that caught fire on the highway. I then heard a clunking sound coming from the floor of the car as if something was hitting it, presumably parts of the engine. I did receive a call back apologizing for behaviour and was notified that my 2017 Tuscon was infact recalled for ABS (no email or mail telling me this, I found out on Marketplace) and the software for engine issues needs updating for which there are no parts yet. What can we do about this? How do I get into this Class Action? I was denied and their response is below. They werent going to replace itso again I went to an attorney. and breaks dont work properly, the fuel estimate is wrong if it says 35 miles to empty and I drive 5 miles it says Im out of fuel, and the gas cover sticks I have to push open several times Im not sure if its going to open, also inside lights that are supposed to turn on when I unlock the car do not work Also when I start the vehicle theres a tap tap tap tap under the from under the dashboard, and the tires wear out from the inside wiring bursting through tires, seat belt wont click/lock on driver side, I think Ive finished my list of problems! I called and had the car towed to the nearest shop, which was in Sterling, CO. I would like to know how to become involved with the class action lawsuit. I had a catastrophic engine failure on the QEW near Erin Mills Parkway driving 100km/hr in my 2012Sonata.in rush hour traffic in 2020will never buy Hyundai again..please add me. Nearly two years after final approval was issued for a $3.1 billion settlement over an alleged engine defect in certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the automakers have reached another class action settlement covering an additional 2.1 million vehicles. I have all the paper work on the Sonata. The engine blew while we were driving. Numerous problems. It was repaired under warranty. 2013 sonata engine blew, was replaced free from recall, car towed 65 miles to closest dealer, in shop for 4 weeks, charged me for starter$500 and old starter was fine which I have and documented print out from being spun nothing was wrong. 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. Im not looking to get rich. 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. VELOSTERS should be included in this. 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. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. Nothing on their website. Importantly, in order to be eligible for repairs under the extended warranty, you must complete a knock sensor detection system software update which is being performed free of charge by Hyundai and Kia and is designed to alert a driver if certain engine conditions are detected that could signal an impending failure. They told me software computer upgrade I was never alerted to. The dealership in Spruce Grove kept the vehicle to put in a new engine. Bought a new catalytic converter and a week or so later I had no power. People that was traveling on I-10 recorded it. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Now Im waiting to hear whats going to happen because it didnt throw a certain code. I have not yet heard from Hyundai about replacing the engine, but, the whole process is crap. This happened last December, the car made a noise, sputtered, it had very little acceleration, (no lights on the dash). The status of your claim can also be checked on this website. I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The settlement reportedly ends five class action lawsuits lodged against the carmaker over allegations it ignored and even denied repairs to certain vehicles with engine defects that led to car fires. We bought my daughter a 2016 Hyundai Elantra with 92,000 miles. POS! My Husband and I were driving on the highway on our way home from my sons hockey game going about 120 km/h and the car just sit down . Can we please join the lawsuit? The settlement will also provide reimbursement of towing expenses incurred while getting your car repaired and, if a loaner vehicle was not provided, up to $80 per day for rental car, ride-sharing or other transportation expenses. I have video footage, it was horrifying. This has happened 2 times. They said its fine and didnt no what I was talking about. Tech can out and started to me, there is no oil in your car! Car seems like wiring or computer system is messed up. I fear I may have a combined bill of $2500 $3000. Any help would be appreciated. They had me replace a head gasket 2021. Car wasnt even 5 years old and I had to replace the engine. I was advised there was metal shavings in the engine and the engine would need to be replaced. I hope my claim goes through. Webkeep reading article "Hyundai Recalls 187,000 Vehicles For Potential Engine Fires in the 2.0L Nu MPI Engine" Posted on May 7, 2021 Source carcomplaints.com keep reading article "Hyundai Recalls Over 200,000 Santa Fe Sports a Second Time for ABS Fires" Posted on May 5, 2021 Source carcomplaints.com The status of your claim can also be checked on this website. Any chance that the same claim could be processed for a 2012 Santa Fe? Where in the settlement does Hyundai pay me for the more than $300 worth of gas I have wasted driving the extra 5,000 miles for nothing? https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome. 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. Went on vacation with my family last week. 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. Good luck. Shop is stating a month or longer in the shop and NO loaner/rental? I was experiencing it stalling in the middle of turns while driving on multiple occasions, could have caused an accident unnecessarily. Jan. 21 black smoke poured out of the exhaust for 10 min. 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