Hyundai, Kia Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective EV Charging Ports
Hyundai and Kia are facing a nationwide class-action lawsuit due to defective charging ports in their electric vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, GV60, and EV6. Owners report frequent overheating and charging failures within just 30 minutes, causing inconvenience and safety concerns.
The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai and Kia have violated several laws, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California's consumer protection laws. Owners claim that the companies continue to sell these vehicles despite knowing about the charging port issue.
The charging defect leaves owners with lengthy charging sessions, sometimes taking up to ten hours, or unexpectedly uncharged batteries. This is far from the advertised charging times of 5 to 7 hours using a Level 2 home charger. In 2023, the companies had to defend themselves in court over these issues, which potentially endangered drivers and renters.
The lawsuit seeks just compensation for affected vehicle owners and lessors. Despite issuing a software patch to address the overheating issue, Hyundai and Kia continue to face criticism for the charging port defect and its impact on vehicle reliability and safety.
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