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Hyundai Sonata Engine Class Action Settlement

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Closed Settlement Statement: 
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Settlement Structure: 
Claims Made
Case Summary: 

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: 
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Objection Deadline: 
Monday, November 7, 2016
Exclusion Deadline: 
Monday, November 7, 2016
Final Approval Hearing: 
Thursday, December 15, 2016
image of a hyundai sonata
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.
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee: 
$2,500
Law Firm: 
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 Contact Information: 

P.O. Box 20840

Fountain Valley, CA 92728

(844) 317-9571

sonataenginesettlement@hmausa.com

Tags: 
Your Car, Engine Defects, Defective Automobile