Kia 2.0L and 2.4L Theta II GDI Engine
Update – February 14, 2023
Dismissal Orders: (ASSELSTINE ORDER & MCBAIN ORDER)
Update – April 14, 2021
Notice of Settlement Approval & Claims Process
We are pleased to announce that a Settlement has been reached and approved in this matter.
The Settlement applies to all residents of Canada who owned or leased a 2011-2019 Kia Optima; 2012-2019 Kia Sorento; and/or, a 2011-2019 Kia Sportage equipped with Theta II 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre gasoline direct injection engine.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A CLAIM FORM IS JULY 19, 2021
For more information about the Settlement, including how to make a claim, settlement benefits, and answers to frequently asked questions, go to https://www.kiacanadathetaenginesettlement.ca or contact the Settlement Administrators:
info@KiaCanadaThetaEngineSettlement.ca
https://www.kiacanadathetaenginesettlement.ca
1-833-683-5859
Click here to view a copy of the Notice of Settlement Approval & Claims Process
Click here to view a copy of the Executed Settlement Agreement
Click here to view the Reasons for Decision (Settlement Approval) of Justice Glustein of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Click here to view a copy of the Settlement Order of Justice Glustein of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Update – December 14, 2020
We are pleased to announce that a Settlement has been reached in this matter.
The Settlement applies to all residents of Canada who purchased or leased a 2011-2019 Kia Optima; 2012-2019 Kia Sorento; and/or, a 2011-2019 Kia Sportage equipped with a Theta II 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre gasoline direct injection engine.
The Court will hold a settlement approval hearing on February 23, 2021 to consider whether or not to approve the Settlement.
Click here to view a copy of the Settlement Agreement.
For more information, please contact the Claims Administrator at 1-833-683-5859 or visit the website at www.kiacanadathetaenginesettlement.ca.
Click here to view a copy of the Opt-Out Form (English and French).
Click here to view a copy of the Objection Form (English and French).
November 19, 2020
On June 10, 2019 a class action was brought on behalf of all persons who purchased or leased a 2011-2019 Kia Optima; 2012-2019 Kia Sorento; and/or a 2011-2019 Kia Sportage equipped with Theta II 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre gasoline direct injection engines.
This class action alleges that the Settlement Class Vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, failure and/or fire.
To view a copy of the Statement of Claim, click here.
