Hyundai Theta II Engine Settlement Benefits
The court entered final approval on June 10, 2021. The official website lists certain repair-related expense, inconvenience, engine-fire total-loss and replacement-vehicle benefits. It also describes a lifetime short-block warranty for class vehicles with the knock sensor software update, subject to limitations and exceptional-neglect rules. The deadline for other claims expired August 9, 2021. There is no single new 2027 cash-claim deadline.
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Primary Sources
Source checked 2026-09-06Official Case Details
| Defendant: | Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Court Docket: | In re Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation, No. 8:17-cv-00838-JLS-JDE; Flaherty, No. 18-cv-02223 (C.D. Cal.) |
| Settlement Administrator: | Angeion Group |
| Eligibility: | Specified 2011–2019 Sonata, 2013–2019 Santa Fe Sport, and 2014–2015 or 2018–2019 Tucson vehicles with genuine 2.0L or 2.4L Theta II gasoline direct injection engines within OEM specifications. |
| Proof of Purchase Rules: | Vehicle, software-update, repair and expense conditions vary by benefit. Review the official notice and retain relevant records. |
Claim Process (For Reference)
Check the precise vehicle and engine requirements on the official website.
Review the relevant benefit’s deadline and supporting-document rules; different benefits have different conditions.
For warranty service, confirm the knock sensor update and eligibility with Hyundai. For an expense claim, use only the official administrator’s process.
This case is currently listed as Benefits Available
No claim form is available here right now. Review the official source for the current status and any benefits you may still be able to receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lifetime warranty cover every engine problem?
No. The notice describes short-block coverage for bearing wear or damage and includes conditions, limitations and exclusions.
Can I submit any old repair bill now?
No. The official site states that the deadline for all other claims expired August 9, 2021. Review the current notice for the specific benefits still listed.