A recently filed class action lawsuit is calling out Kia and Hyundai as vehicles with defective engines. The lawsuit claims that the engine, better known in the industry as the “Theta II” engine, has serious oil flow problems – and in some cases, reportedly failing while driving and leaving drivers stranded.
The following vehicles included in the action are those with 2 liter and 4 liter motors in the following model designations :
Hyundai Sonata (model years 2011 – 2016)
Hyundai Santa Fe (2013 – 2016)
Kia Optima (2011 – 2016)
Kia Sportage (2012 – 2016)
Kia Sorrento (2014 – 2016)
The lawsuit claims that both Kia and Hyundai have known about the Theta II engine problems for years, but did not disclose or warn customers in favor of continuing to sell the allegedly defective vehicles.
The lawsuit claims that the engines can fail because they aren’t lubricated properly due to insufficient oil flow. One plaintiff claims that in some cases, such as her experience with a Kia Optima, the engine can catch fire. The lawsuit further alleges that customer complaints to Hyundai and Kia are met with blame from the manufacturer to customers for failing to properly maintain the vehicles. Also, dealers have been known to refuse repairs under warranty or charge customers for what should be warranty repair work.
The Hyundai and Kia Theta II engine lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York – Maryanne Brogan, et al., v. Hyundai Motor America et al. The plaintiff is represented by Hecht Kleeger & Damashek, PC, and Levin Sedran & Berman.
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Source : https://www.carcomplaints.com
