Huge Hyundai / Kia Oil Consumption Class Action Filed

A Hyundai / Kia oil consumption class action lawsuit alleges nearly all their models are equipped with defective Gamma, Theta, Nu, Lambda and Kappa engines.

Owners say a Hyundai oil consumption recall should have been ordered because the engines allegedly use excessive amounts of oil, stall and eventually fail. What stands out here is how widespread the oil consumption problem is and how long it has apparently taken place.

The class action, filed in California, alleges that owners believe that they should not have to check their vehicle’s oil level as frequently as suggested by some dealerships. Dealerships recommendations are greater than what is indicated in the owner’s manual, which is the standard that is typically used. The Hyundai class action also says too much oil will strain and damage the gaskets and seals protecting the engine which leads to oil leaks (very similar to the Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain Oil Consumption cases).

The impacted vehicles are:

  1. 2012-2020 Hyundai Elantra

  2. 2009-2018 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

  3. 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona

  4. 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade

  5. 2010-2012 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

  6. 2009-2010 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Sonata

  7. 2011–2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

  8. 2010-2013 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson

  9. 2011-2021 Hyundai Veloster

  10. 2020-2021 Hyundai Venue

  11. 2010-2021 Kia Forte

  12. 2017-2020 Kia Niro

  13. 2011-2020 Kia Optima and Optima Hybrid

  14. 2012-2021 Kia Rio

  15. 2011-2020 Kia Sorento

  16. 2012-2021 Kia Soul

  17. 2011-2020 Kia Sportage

  18. 2018-2021 Kia Stinger

  19. 2022 Kia K5

Almost 20 vehicles. 20!

The name of the Hyundai oil consumption class action is Cho, et al., v. Hyundai Motor Company, LTD., et al.