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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company misrepresented the fuel economy of certain Hyundai vehicles. Consumers who purchased or leased certain Hyundai vehicles could be eligible for a cash payment or other benefits from the class action settlement.
On Nov. 2, 2012, Hyundai issued a statement informing the public that it was voluntarily decreasing the fuel economy ratings of each vehicle. Subsequently, several class action lawsuits
were filed alleging that, prior to Nov. 2, 2012, the fuel economy ratings for the Class Vehicles were misrepresented. In 2013, the class action lawsuits were
consolidated into mulitidstrict litigation titled
In re: Hyundai and Kia Fuel Economy Litigation. The plaintiffs allege that they would not have purchased the vehicles or that they paid more for their vehicles than they otherwise would have if not for the misrepresentation.
Hyundai has agreed to establish a Lifetime Reimbursement Program that offers benefits to consumers who purchased certain 2011, 2012 and 2013 Hyundai vehicles. However, the plaintiffs have alleged that this reimbursement program is inadequate. Hyundai denies the allegations but agreed to offer additional benefits under the terms of the class action settlement.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the fuel economy class action settlement include any current or former owner of a Class Vehicle who was the owner or lessee on or before Nov. 2, 2012, and whose vehicle was registered in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. A list of the Class Vehicles can be found on the last page of the Class Notice. [A copy of the Class Notice (PDF) is available
here.]
NOTE: Rental fleet owners, government entities (except to the extent that a government entity is the owner or lessee of a Fleet Class Vehicle), judges assigned to the litigation, and persons who have previously executed a release of Hyundai for claims concerning the fuel economy of a Class Vehicle are excluded from the class action settlement.
Potential Award
Class Members can submit a claim to receive an up-front lump sum payment or other benefits. Alternatively, Class Members can sign up for the Lifetime Reimbursement Program.
Lump Sum Payment Option: The amount of the lump sum payment varies depending upon the year and model of the Hyundai vehicle that you owned or leased, plus certain other factors. Although each Class Member’s situation differs, a potential average maximum settlement benefit for those who elect a lump sum cash payment is $353. Class Members can elect one of the following lump sum payment options [See
Class Notice (PDF) for details]:
- Cash Debit Card
- Dealer Service Debit Card
- New Car Rebate Certificate
Lifetime Reimbursement Program: As an alternative to the lump sum payment provided for in the class action settlement, the Lifetime Reimbursement Program provides current and former owners and lessees of Class Vehicles with personalized cash debit cards to pay for the additional fuel costs associated with Hyundai’s revised fuel economy estimates for the affected models. If you have already registered for the Lifetime Reimbursement Program, you do not need to take further action to remain registered.
NOTE: Some participants in the Lifetime Reimbursement Program may also be eligible for benefits from the class action settlement.
Additional Compensation: Current original owners and certain former owners of Elantra, Accent, Veloster and Sonata Hybrid Class Vehicles may be entitled to additional compensation of $100 per vehicle. Current lessees and current fleet owners of Elantra, Accent, Veloster and Sonata Hybrid Class Vehicles may be entitled to an additional $50 per vehicle.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members must provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when submitting a claim.
Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
Claim Form Deadline
7/6/2015
Case Name
In re: Hyundai and Kia Fuel Economy Litigation, MDL No. 13-2424-GW (FFMx), in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
6/11/2015
Settlement Website
www.HyundaiMPGClassSettlement.com
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