Kia MPI Engine Class Action
On August 24, 2022, a proposed class action was commenced against Kia Canada Inc. alleging that certain Kia vehicles (the “Affected Vehicles”) have latent design, manufacturing, material, and/or workmanship defects that cause restricted oil flow, increased oil consumption, engine damage, sudden vehicle stalling, catastrophic engine failure, and/or non-Collison engine fires (the “Engine Defect”).
Affected Vehicles means all vehicles designed, developed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, leased, and/or sold by the Defendants and equipped with one of the following engines designed, developed and manufactured by the Defendants:
- Theta II 2.0-litre;
- Theta II 2.4-litre;
- Nu 1.8-litre;
- Nu 2.0-litre;
- Gamma II 1.6-litre;
- Lambda II 3.3-litre;
- 3.5-litre MPI engines;
Model | Model Year(s) Affected |
Kia Forte | 2010-2020 |
Kia Forte Koup | 2010-2013 |
Kia Forte5 | 2011-2020 |
Kia Optima | 2011-2019 |
Kia Rio | 2020-2021 |
Kia Rondo | 2008-2012 |
Kia Seltos | 2021 |
Kia Sorento | 2011-2020 |
Kia Soul | 2010-2021 |
Kia Sportage | 2011-2022 |
To view a copy of the Statement of Claim, click here.
Please contact us if you are an affected owner/lessee. You can reach us at 1-844-672-5666 or email us at danielle.sparks@mckenzielake.com.