For over a decade, Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with defective 2.0L and 2.4L GDI engines have been failing across Canada and around the world. These engines are prone to severe internal wear, bearing failure, and even fire — often long before 100,000 km.

Thousands of Canadian drivers have reported the same story: sudden loss of power, knocking engines, and repeated visits to dealerships that refuse to perform proper warranty service. Many of us were told “it’s normal,” “just drive it,” or “it’s out of warranty.” Behind the scenes, dealership employees have alleged they were directed to discourage or deny warranty claims to keep corporate costs low.

Despite a massive class-action lawsuit already settled for 2011–2019 models, Hyundai Canada continues to ignore owners of 2020 and 2021 vehicles, which still suffer from the same engine design flaws. The company quietly introduced a new engine platform in 2022 — an unspoken admission that they knew these engines were defective — yet refuses to take responsibility for those left behind.

This is not an isolated issue. It is a nationwide consumer and safety crisis. Vehicles are stalling, engines are seizing, and families are left stranded with unpaid loans on cars that can’t be driven.