What was the problem with Hyundai engine oil sludge?
But the plaintiff claims rather than accepting responsibility, Hyundai and Kia blamed the problem on the use of aftermarket oil filters commonly used in oil change shops and instructed dealers to replace the oil filter and charge the owner for the filter and labor.
What are the problems with the Hyundai Sonata?
The lawsuit alleged that Hyundai sold Sonata vehicles with defective rotating assemblies in the Theta II 2.4 L engines that cause sudden and catastrophic engine failure. Hyundai denied the allegations.
What kind of oil sludge in Kia Sorento?
April 24, 2018 — A Hyundai oil sludge lawsuit alleges Kia and Hyundai vehicles equipped with Theta II engines have fuel injection systems that cause contaminants to invade the engine oil. Plaintiff Andrea Smolek and her husband purchased a new 2015 Kia Sorento LX with a 2.4L Theta II engine in October 2014 from a dealership in Illinois.
What to do about Hyundai 2.4 engine problems?
The solution for many of the vehicles was a costly engine block replacement. Hyundai and KIA car owners with the 2.4 engine cited various problems including the timing chain. Check out what some owners had to say!
But the plaintiff claims rather than accepting responsibility, Hyundai and Kia blamed the problem on the use of aftermarket oil filters commonly used in oil change shops and instructed dealers to replace the oil filter and charge the owner for the filter and labor.
April 24, 2018 — A Hyundai oil sludge lawsuit alleges Kia and Hyundai vehicles equipped with Theta II engines have fuel injection systems that cause contaminants to invade the engine oil. Plaintiff Andrea Smolek and her husband purchased a new 2015 Kia Sorento LX with a 2.4L Theta II engine in October 2014 from a dealership in Illinois.
Are there any recalls on the Hyundai Sonata?
Both Hyundai and Kia have ordered recalls for vehicles with 2.0L and 2.4L Theta II engines, including a 2015 recall of 470,000 model year 2011-2012 Sonatas. Then in April 2017, Kia recalled more than 618,000 Kia Optima and Sorento vehicles, and at the same time Hyundai recalled 572,000 Sonatas and Santa Fe Sports.
Who is the plaintiff in the Hyundai sludge lawsuit?
The Hyundai and Kia oil sludge lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – Smolek, et al., v. Hyundai Motor America, et al. The plaintiff is represented by Bardo Law, P.C., and Migliaccio & Rathod LLP.