Vehicle Recall: A class action lawsuit has been launched against Kia and Hyundai

A class action lawsuit was filed Thursday with Quebec Superior Court in connection with the recall of more than 603,000 Hyundai and Kia brand vehicles due to a fire hazard.

According to the request from law firms LPC Avocats and Ticket911.ca, members of the group want to receive “financial compensation due to the security flaw.”

According to the lawsuit, repairs will not be made “for several months,” which would constitute a violation of the Consumer Protection Law.

On Wednesday, the two South Korean automakers announced the recall of 326,942 Hyundai vehicles and 276,225 Kia vehicles in Canada.

According to the warning, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) can leak brake fluid, which could cause a short circuit over time.

In the face of the risk of fire, both brands are urging drivers to park their cars away from buildings.

Here are the forms that Quebecers who want to participate in collective action must have:

• Hyundai Accent (model 2012 to 2015)
• Hyundai Elantra (model 2011 to 2015)
• Hyundai Equus (model 2014 to 2015)
• Hyundai Genesis Coupe (model 2011 to 2015)
• Hyundai Santa Fe (model 2013 to 2015)
• Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2013 model)
• Hyundai Tucson (model from 2010 to 2013)
• Hyundai Veracruz (model 2010 to 2012)

• Kia Borrego (model from 2010 to 2011)
• Kia Cadenza (model from 2014 to 2016)
• Kia Forte (model 2010 to 2013)
• Kia Forte Koup (model from 2010 to 2013)
• Kia K900 (2015 model)
• Kia Optima (model from 2010 to 2015)
• Kia Rio (model from 2012 to 2017)
• Kia Rondo (model from 2010 to 2017)
• Kia Sorento (model from 2011 to 2014)
• Kia Soul (model from 2011 to 2013)
• Kia Sportage (2010 model)