A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Kia and Hyundai after the automakers admitted to overstating fuel efficiency on their window stickers. The suit alleges that the automakers inflated their MPG ratings on five models sold in the North American market between 2010 and 2012. The plaintiffs claim that these companies overstated the fuel economy of their vehicles by as much as 1-6 miles per gallon. Ultimately, these companies lowered their MPG ratings, admitting to the false advertising, and agreed to reimburse current and former owners the full cost of their vehicle, plus an additional 15%.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found flaws in Kia’s testing procedures, leading it to lower its fuel economy estimates for the 2011-2013 model years.
The two automakers responded to the ruling with a statement saying they were “grateful” for the court’s decision. A judge in the U.S. District Court of Los Angeles upheld the settlement in June 2015. However, the plaintiffs’ attorneys will appeal the case, and they are not likely to win in court.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed that the company had exaggerated the fuel economy of its Kia vehicles. The results showed that the average Kia received between one and two miles per gallon less than advertised. Even the most efficient Kia vehicle, the Soul Eco, received 6 mpg less than its advertised mileage. The lawsuit, Woodruff v. KIA Motors America Inc., was filed in the Northern District of California and is being handled by Deborah R. Rosenthal.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $210 million settlement in a nationwide class action.
The court said there was no evidence of collusion between drivers’ lawyers and automakers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found flaws in Kia’s testing procedures, which caused its fuel-efficiency claims to be exaggerated. As a result, Kia Motors Corp. lowered the fuel efficiency estimates for 900,000 vehicles between 2011 and 2012.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kia Motors have settled a nationwide class-action lawsuit that claims that the carmakers overstated their gas mileage to attract consumers. The case seeks damages and restitution, as well as the removal of advertisements. The case is filed in the Northern District of California. The plaintiff’s attorney is Deborah R. Rosenthal. The court ordered the companies to alter their fuel economy estimates on many models.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that the fuel economy estimates of Kia and Hyundai were exaggerated.
Most models of the cars received one to two miles per gallon less than the advertised mileage, including the popular Kia Soul. The lawsuit has been dubbed “MPG Gate” because the automaker hid the truth and misrepresented the fuel economy. It is unclear whether this lawsuit will proceed in court.
A nationwide class-action lawsuit involving the fuel economy of Kia and Hyundai cars is pending in the U.S. District Court of Appeals. In this case, the plaintiffs are seeking restitution and damages. A judge’s order may also require the car manufacturer to adjust its fuel-efficiency estimates to compensate consumers who were impacted by the fuel economy. Although the plaintiffs did not prove this issue, the ruling has not been good news for the carmakers.
The lawsuit claims that Kia and Hyundai were negligent in their fuel economy estimates.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that Kia and Hyundai’s methods are inefficient. Its tests have been proven to produce false mileage figures, resulting in a huge fuel bill for owners. The government has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, but it is still pending in court. The suit has been filed in the Northern District of California.
In May 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that Kia and Hyundai had exaggerated the fuel economy of their vehicles. As a result, these cars did not get the claimed mpg. The company is now apologetic and apologized to victims. The verdict is in their favor. The court ruled that the car manufacturers had been negligent. It also agreed to lower its fuel economy estimates.
My name is April Howell I bought my 2012 Kia optima lxs in November 2017. I want to know if my vehicle had mpg adjustment before I bought it. I am the 2nd owner.