If you purchased a Hyundai recently, you may be aware of the Class Action lawsuit over the defective self-healing paint. This lawsuit alleges that Hyundai concealed defects in its paint, which is then sold to consumers. The class action has been consolidated, and the claims are widespread. Hyundai is accused of violating federal warranty laws, and a lawsuit filed against the company is likely to bring some relief. However, you must act quickly.
The class action lawsuit alleges that self-healing paint on Hyundai vehicles is defective
In 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed against Hyundai Motor America, Inc., a subsidiary of the Korean automaker, alleging that self-healing paint on Hyundai vehicles was defective. The plaintiffs claimed that the paint bubbled or peeled, and they felt that Hyundai had concealed a latent defect in the vehicle’s design. The lawsuit also alleges that Hyundai vehicles had soy-based wiring insulation, which attracts animals and causes the paint to peel and bubble.
The paint on the Hyundai Santa Fe and Veloster is allegedly delaminated. The lawsuit is aimed at the manufacturer, but the carmaker does have a warranty on its paint. This could result in a settlement worth 11 million to 22 million dollars. Whether the automaker will accept this settlement depends on the circumstances of each case. Hyundai Motor America Inc. is an unlikely defendant in this lawsuit.
The proposed class action against Hyundai was dismissed with prejudice in April after the manufacturer denied the allegations. However, the lawsuit’s proposed class consists of all Hyundai vehicle owners. Nevertheless, if you’ve suffered from this problem, don’t let it deter you from bringing a lawsuit. Hyundai has already paid out more than $1 billion to victims of its self-healing paint.
The class action lawsuit alleges that Hyundai concealed defects in the paint
A judge recently dismissed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai, claiming the company concealed defects in the paint of some of its vehicles. The lawsuit claimed the carmaker knew of the paint defects but failed to disclose them, leaving the body of the vehicle unprotected from corrosion. Hyundai says it was aware of the problem but didn’t know about it until consumers complained about the vehicle online. But the judge found that the company had known about the defect, even though there were no direct complaints from consumers.
The NHTSA investigated the matter and found that there had been 364 reports of shifting while driving. The Office of Defects Investigation found that there was no loss of motive power and no unreasonable safety risk. However, despite these findings, the plaintiffs’ attorneys are still pushing for $5 million in damages. Hyundai, which has pleaded guilty to the class action, says it will honor warranty claims, but denies coverage to those who don’t keep records of their maintenance.
The class action lawsuit alleges that Hyundai concealed defects in the paint after it was sold to customers
In the United States, a new Hyundai paint defect lawsuit has been filed against the automaker. The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai concealed defects in the paint after selling vehicles to customers and has a class of owners in seven states. The company was aware of the defect as far back as 2011 but did not do anything about it. As a result, the lawsuit seeks damages for owners, as well as compensation for the costs of repair.
In a recent lawsuit, SSH filed a class action against Hyundai and other automakers over paint defects in the company’s vehicles. The plaintiffs alleged that the paint of their cars had rust and defects that had been concealed after the vehicles were sold. This lawsuit was successful, and Hyundai has agreed to pay out the victims’ repairs. In response, the company is allowing affected customers to join the lawsuit and receive compensation.
As part of the investigation, Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants failed to disclose the defect in the paint after selling the vehicles to the public. The defects were known as early as the design and pre-production stages. They claimed that the Defendants knew about the defects through warranties and technical service bulletins and from complaints that were directly made to them.
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How do I file a claim? I have a 2014 Hyundai Sonata that was purchased and my name and my mother’s upon her death in 2018 shortly after the warranty was no longer an effect is when I went to a local dealer where it was purchased and complained of the peeling they told me that they would notify me by mail if there was a recall.
I filed a claim with Hyundai and they had agreed to pay up to 60% of the claim for me that’s unacceptable.
In my opinion if they continue to use this paint or now have been confronted with faulty paint they should be liable.
I have a white 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe that is peeling in several areas I am interested in knowing how they can guide me.
How do I file a claim ? 2017 hyundai elantra peeling everywhere
My 2015 hyundai veloster turbo (Boston red) is flaking off and bubbly,
So how do I get them to repaint my car at their cost?
Me too. 2015 Hyundai Sonata made several attempts and Hyundai denied my claim.
I was just denied for my pearl white Hyundai Elantra. Paint peeling all over the hood. How do I get on the class action lawsuit?
My 2015 white Sonata hood is peeling. Car only has 40,000 miles on it and dealership says it will only pay 60% of it. I didn’t put the paint on nor peel it off and know it’s a widespread issue and they pay all, some or nothing! Make it right Hyundai!!!
How can I file a claim to be reimbursed by Hyundai? I have a 2017 Elantra that had the white pearl paint and it started peeling off last year. I called Hyundai and was told there was nothing they would do since the warranty was only for 3 years. I went to Maaco and had it repainted. Now I just received a letter from Hyundai saying that they have extended the warranty. But they say they can’t reimburse me because I had it painted somewhere else instead of the dealership. I don’t see how they can refuse me since they offered no help with the problem when I called them at first and so I went to get it done where I could afford to. They are reimbursing customers that had it repainted at a dealer. They should take care of this since they are now admitting to the paint problems.
I have a 2015 White Elantra with only 25,000 miles and the hood is peeling in three different places! It looks horrible!
My stage 3 white paint started chipping off the trunk of my car in 2022. Hyundai initially fixed that issue, but now that it is happening again, they refuse to fix it. How do I file a claim to get this issue fixed?
I have a white 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe that is peeling in several areas I am interested in knowing how they can guide me.
Why does Hyundai only have only 1 ONE Hyundai dealership and 1 ONE paint shop in a 100 HUNDRED mile radius to repair the peeling substandard paint they used on millions of cars in the San Francisco Bay Area. When I received my extended warranty for the peeling paint with an additional warranty for the anti theft device to be installed in my 2018 Elantra on March 6th. I made an appointment with my local Hyundai dealer in Vallejo CA.
The dealership had installed the anti theft device and I was told they would look into the the peeling paint warranty. After 5 days I received a call telling me I needed to make an appointment in Vacaville CA. I called the Hyundai dealer in Vacaville to schedule an appointment I was advised that I had to get an estimate prior to an appointment. After I had the estimate I called to schedule an appointment, Then I was advised that I would need an appt for pictures to be submitted to Hyundai for approval. to call in 6 weeks for status due to backlog which I did. Then I was told the pictures would need to be retaken w/ special camera. Now I have to wait probably 6 months due to backlog of only having 1 paint shop. It is mid May now. I contacted Hyundai and they told me to work with the local Hyundai dealer?? which I did in the 1st place. Any advise how to expedite or open more Paint facilities.
I got the same run around in wisconsin
My 2017 Elantra is going in for the 4th time to fix peeling paint. I know this will not be the last time. The whole car needs to be stripped and start the painting process all over again.
Horrible article. Disjointed, changes subjects, omits important dates.
This is a wide spread problem I have a white 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe with 28k and the hood and roof are peeling I have an appointment with dealer on August 17th 2023. However I like to Jain the class action lawsuit.
I have a 2017 hyundai elantra peeling everywhere. Hyundai just gives you the run around. Who can I go to for help? I would love to file a law suit against them for taking advantage of the customers. I live in Florida and don’t know where to turn. Can anyone help me figure out next step.
i have a 2018 santa fe that the paint peeled in chunks on the hood, last year (2022) i took it to the dealership (doral hyundai in miami fl) and they gave me a “goodwill warranty” and repainted the hood. as of yesterday 9/6/2023 large chunks of paint is coming off the hood again and they will do nothing how do i file a claim?
i have a 2020 Hyundai Tucson sport with 28000 miles on it.
it’s been three year’s February 10 that I bought the car.
i also bought the extended warranty for the car too
i would like to be in any law suit that you are representing.
i have peeling paint on driver’s side window.
also back window peeling where paint meets the edges of glass
there might be other places I will need to look better.
I have a 2018 Santa Fe Sport. I have been dealing with the dealership, Warranty claims people, and corporate. If I am the customer, why should I have to PAY for something defective out of my own pocket when the 1st initial paint warranty is expired Hyundai places an EXTENDED WARRANTY PAINT LAUNCH 12/22/2222 and WILL NOT pay 100% of their own mess up! I have worked in manufacturing, customer service, Warranty and recalls before. I have NEVER in my life ever seen a company like this treat its CUSTOMERS like this before. If you place a defective warranty/ recall to the public to have something fixed that your employees or equipment has messed up, you DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CUSTOMERS THAT PAY YOUR BILLS have to pay out of their OWN POCKETS to have to fix!! If I have a customer driving in something with my name on it, I would NOT tell them they would have to pay to have anything fixed that I know was messed up prior to their purchase or found during their ownership!! HYUNDAI YOU DON’T TREAT PEOPLE LIKE THIS!!! WRONG IS WRONG!!
I have 2016 Hyundai Sonata, pearl white, that is peeling badly.
2018 Elantra GT Sport 1.6T (Silver) the clear coat gone entirely from front bumper and top coat of paint is starting to deteriorate. The roof’s clear coat is also deteriorating. The dealership and Hyundai are both claiming it is regular wear and tear.
I have a 2020 Hyundai Sonata and I am being told its out of warranty and not covered. I bought it in 2021. This makes not sense that Hyundai is aware the problem has continued but they are refusing to fix it. A person at the dealership told me they are aware the white paint is defective. I would like to join if I am eligible.
My daughter has a 2017 Hyundai Elantra and has the same peeling issue as your other above comments. Would she be able to be a participant in this class action lawsuit?
As MANY have complained about peeling and paint issues in this thread, I am experiencing the same issues with my 2015 Hyundai Sonata on my hood and by the back window…..dealership tells me that my warranty has expired, BUT this paint issue is their problem not mine and how do all of us Hyundai owners get HELP!!! So very very sad that Hyundai KNEW they were/are using defective paint, still get away with it and now my car looks like crap for now reason on my part!!!!!
Fixing only my hood will not resolve any thing for me…..when does the other shoe drop and other portions of my car start to peel.
Any help getting resolution is appreciated.