If you have owned or leased a 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra, Elantra GT or Elantra Coupe equipped with a 1.8L Nu Engine, you may be entitled to benefits from a Hyundai class action settlement.
Hyundai Motor America’s and Hyundai Motor Company, Ltd.’s (collectively “Hyundai”) have reportedly agreed to a class action settlement of a lawsuit filed against them in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey styled Brown et al. v. Hyundai Motor America et al., No. 2:18-cv-11249 (D.N.J.), alleging, among other things, that certain Hyundai vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure or stalling, that engine seizure or stalling can be dangerous if experienced, and that some owners and lessees have been improperly denied repairs under the vehicle’s warranty. Hyundai reportedly denied these allegations.
Who Is Included In The Hyundai Elantra Piston Engine Class Action Settlement?
The Hyundai Elantra Piston Engine class action settlement reportedly includes, unless otherwise excluded, the following settlement class:
All owners and lessees of a Class Vehicle who purchased or leased the Class Vehicle in the United States, including the District of Columbia, but excluding other territories, or owners or lessees of a Class Vehicle who purchased or leased the Class Vehicle while abroad on active military duty.
A Class Vehicle reportedly means the following:
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- Hyundai Elantra (model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Hyundai Elantra GT (model year 2013), and
- Hyundai Elantra Coupe (model year 2013)
What Settlement Benefits Does The Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Provide?
The Hyundai class action lawsuit settlement reportedly provides various settlement benefits, including a powertrain warranty extension, reimbursement for certain past repairs, and reimbursement for rental car, towing, etc.
The powertrain warranty extension reportedly will cover the short block assembly, consisting of the engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons, from damage accompanied by a piston slap noise in the upper end of the engine, ordinarily most present in cold weather, as opposed to other engine noises such as noises related to bearings, timing chain, valve train and/or squealing belts.
In order to qualify for an automatic warranty extension under the Hyundai Elantra class action settlement, without the need to submit a claim form, you must have a Class Vehicle registered in one of the following Cold Weather States:
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Otherwise, settlement class members must submit a claim form to request the warranty extension.
In order to request reimbursement for money spent on repairs and/or money spent on rental cars, towing services, and other out-of-pocket expenses reasonably related to obtaining a Qualifying Repair for a Class Vehicle, class members must submit claims by the claims deadline. Claims can be submitted online or via printed claim form.
Where Can You Obtain More Information About The Hyundai Elantra Class Action Settlement?
For more information about the Hyundai Elantra class action settlement, write to Brown v Hyundai, PO Box 9099, Newport Beach, CA 92658, call (833) 462-8721, email support@hmapistonsettlement.com or visit the Hyundai class action settlement website at HyundaiPistonEngineSettlement.com
I reached out regarding my car that that its engine replaced at 77k miles. I was not able to get hold of anyone by phone or email. Was anyone successful in contacting them? If so, please share. Thank you in you in advance.
I purchased a used 2013 Elantra GT with 61000 miles for my son in college back in 2018. In August 2020 As part of his internship requirement he drove his car to Minnesota (a cold state). In July 2021 he took it in to Kolar Hyundai in Minnesota and was diagnosed with the “Piston Slap” damage and needed to replace the short block. The dealer submitted the repairs to Hyundai Motors America and it was denied because it was out of warranty. He had 108000k miles and the settlement only cover second owner to 80000k? We paid Kolar Hyundai nearly $7000 for the short block repairs hoping Hyundai USA would assist with some cost of the repairs… but No! Was there answer. Forget the fact the engine is defective… no good will offer to assist was made. Why did I keep the car and pay for repairs? The dealer had the same model and year car for sale at $10,000. My thought was to fix and hopefully get another few years out of it? BTW we did have an extended warranty which paid $5000 of the repairs, so it was only $2000 out of pocket… regardless, Hyundai should of covered some or all of the cost period. I’m sorry to say this will be the last Hyundai car we ever purchase. Shame on you Hyundai USA for limiting the settlement and excluding a vast majority. Hope my experience sheds some light on others with the same situation.
I am the original owner and I am trying to get this fixed. The reply from Hyundai was NO. It has 122K miles and the lawsuit settlement has coverage to 120K I have put over 3K miles going back and forth with this.
In the past I would speak well about this car. Now it turns out to be the worst possible purchase anyone can make for a car. My other car is a Kia. They had the same issue with a defective engine. I took it (or had it towed to them) it was at 100,280 miles (it was tech. past warranty) Kia approved the new engine, had it repaired quickly and gave me a loaner car. Fred Beans Hyundai in Flemington NJ took over a month holding the car, then just sent me a NO from Hyundai. Some car companies stand behind products and some do not. DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI EVER!!!!!!!!!
I’m so sick of this. Because the class action lawsuit closed last year, those of us with Hyundai’s that are having engine problems are just screwed??