Kia, Hyundai agree to settle U.S. class action lawsuits over engine fires for more than $760 million

Automakers Kia and Hyundai have agreed to settle class action lawsuits with U.S. car owners suing over engine fires, the companies announced early Friday.

The announcement could hand more than $760 million to Americans who own certain vehicle models, according to information provided to investors by Kia Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company.

The settlement would include 2.3 million Hyundai models and 1.8 million Kia models.

Since April 2018, the I-Team has uncovered thousands of Kia and Hyundai fires and exposed fuel leaks resulting from improper repairs during engine recalls that may be sparking some of these fires.

The settlement would include the following vehicles:

2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata

2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019 Hyundai Tucson

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