I have a 2012 Kia which falls into this class. Lately it’s been consuming excessive oil. If and when I get it fixed in the future, I’m going to submit a claim for benefits as part of the settlement… I have a lifetime engine warranty now. Make sure you hold on to any and all documents pertaining to the Class Action if your vehicle is in the class (you can search on by VIN if it is in the class or not), save all repair receipts, and get the anti-knock software upgrade recall service performed! That is required to get the lifetime extension.
I think it would be seriously great if I were to get an engine rebuild paid for out of the Settlement. After a rebuild, the car would have a new lease on life. Given the existence of this lifetime engine warranty, it’s entirely possible that this could be the last car I ever own (and I paid $12,600 in $100 bills to a friend for it).
I love driving cheaply. No $1000 car payments for me.
https://www.kiaenginesettlement.com/
Welcome to the Information Website for the Kia Engine Settlement.
A federal court has granted final approval of a class action lawsuit known as In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation , No. 8:17‑cv‑00838‑JLS‑JDE and Flaherty v. Hyundai Motor Company, et al. , No. 18‑cv‑02223 (C.D. Cal.) allege that 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Optima, 2012–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sorento, and 2011–2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sportage vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and engine fire, 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. Neither KMC nor KUS have been found liable for any of the claims alleged in these lawsuits. The Parties have instead reached a voluntary settlement in order to avoid a lengthy litigation. The individuals who owned or leased Class Vehicles are known as “Class Members.” Settlement Class Members may be entitled to compensation if they submit valid and timely claims that are approved pursuant to the review process described in this notice and approved by the Court.
In order to file a new claim please visit Kia America’s site: https://customercare.kiausa.com/Request/NewRequestThetaClass