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Hyundai and Kia Theta II Engine Defect Settlement
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America · Vehicles equipped with certain 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engines, including specified Hyundai and Kia models · Settlement Reached
About this case
A class action alleged that certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engines had defects that could cause stalling, engine fires, and engine failure. Hyundai and Kia agreed to a settlement that received court approval in 2021, with approximately $1.3 billion in payouts.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Hyundai Motor America and Kia America
- Product or service
- Vehicles equipped with certain 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engines, including specified Hyundai and Kia models
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Product Defect
Participation information
Theta II Engine Settlement Claims
The article identifies covered Hyundai and Kia vehicles with specified Theta II engines and model years but does not provide complete claim eligibility criteria.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Closed
- Total settlement amount
- $1,300,000,000
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear