2021 Genesis GV-80 SUV Owners, Lessees and Purchasers File a Class Action Lawsuit Complaint Against Hyundai and Genesis Over Alleged Instability, Shuddering, Vibrations and Uncontrolled Veering of SUVs.
On June 9, 2021, a Hyundai Genesis class action lawsuit was reportedly filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (styled Dr. Barbara Feinstein et. al., v. Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, and Genesis Motor America LLC (collectively, “Hyundai Genesis”), Class Action Case No. 1:21-cv-01436-ELH) alleging, among other things, that Hyundai/Genesis advertised, marketed and promoted their Genesis GV-80 SUV as “equipped with high-performance capabilities that make for fun, powerful and truly dynamic driving on or off road” but that consumers who purchased or leased a Hyundai/Genesis GV-80 SUV have experienced instability, shuddering, vibrations and uncontrolled veering of their SUVs, while driving at moderate speeds.
Who Is Included In The Proposed Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV Class Action Lawsuit?
The Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV lawsuit is reportedly brought on behalf of the following putative nationwide class members:
All persons or entities who bought, leased, or own a Class Vehicle in the United States.
According to the Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV class action lawsuit complaint, “Class Vehicles” includes, but may not be limited to, Defendants’ 2021 Genesis GV-80 SUV.
What Claims Are Alleged In The Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV Class Action Lawsuit?
The Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV class action lawsuit complaint reportedly brings claims for violations of Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”), Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-101, et seq., breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, restitution and unjust enrichment, and violation of various state consumer protection statutes.
What Remedy Is The Proposed Class Seeking In The Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV Class Action Lawsuit?
The plaintiff and the putative class members in the Hyundai Genesis GV-80 SUV class action lawsuit reportedly seek, among other things, (A) an order certifying the Class, appointing Plaintiff as Representative of the Class, and appointing the law firms representing Plaintiff as counsel for the Class; (B) a declaration that Class Vehicles are defective, that remedial work necessary to correct the defective conditions of is covered by the Warranty, and the Warranty fails of its essential purpose; (C) for compensatory damages and/or restitution or refund of certain funds, including actual, statutory, punitive, and/or trebled damages to the extent permitted by law; (D) payment of costs and expenses of suit; (E) Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert fees; (F) Punitive damages where available; and (G) Such other and further relief as the Court may deem proper.
I too bought the GV80 in May of 2021 and 3-3 months in, started hearing a whirring noise coming from the engine or back when accelerating at certain speed like 30-45miles/hr. The steering wheel control valve was also not working as well as other annoying glitches with the connect services. With the engine noise, at first I thought it was a truck driving near me or something or just simply dismissed it but it wasn’t. I hear it every time I drive at at certain speed. I contacted Genesis where I bought the vehicle and was given service time of almost 2 months to turn in the car for diagnosis. I finally turned the car in Late October 2021 and it is now Mid January 2022 which is almost three months and they can’t find what’s wrong with the Vehicle. They have gone thru several diagnosis with which each time they tell me it’s been fixed and even claimed to have test driven it but every time I go to check out the vehicle, the noise is still there. At first it was the rear wheel bearing then it was comparing it with other GV80, then they said it was the rear differential for which it would take another weeks to order and trial. They have given me a loaner (g80) but even that they’re asking for it back and trying to get me to take my faulty vehicle back while they figure out what the issue is. I just can’t believe I paid almost 60g for a luxury SUV I thought was really nice but is already experiencing issues with only a few months in.