Owners and lessees of 2016–2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrids whose high-voltage battery waited at least 60 days for a warranty repair may qualify to claim $10 for each day the car was out of service from the Hyundai battery repair class action settlement. Claims are open through December 28, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are open. The deadline to file is December 28, 2026, online or by mail postmarked by that date. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland preliminarily approved the settlement on July 31, 2026 and moved the deadlines on August 19, 2026. The final approval hearing is December 21, 2026; no payments have been made, and approved claims are paid only after final approval and any appeals.Free settlement alerts
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What Is the Settlement About?
The lawsuit, Kline et al. v. Hyundai Motor America, No. 8:23-cv-00245-GLS, was filed in 2023 in federal court in Maryland by owners of 2016–2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrids. The plaintiffs allege that when the high-voltage battery in some of these cars failed, Hyundai did not honor the battery warranty in a timely way: replacement batteries were unavailable, and the cars sat unrepaired for long stretches. For most owners in the class, the cars were out of service from about late 2021 to the summer of 2023.Hyundai denies any wrongdoing or liability, denies that the cars or their batteries are defective, and says the repair delays were caused by circumstances outside its control, including COVID-19 supply chain disruptions and delays by third-party suppliers. The parties settled after mediation with mediator Jed Melnick of JAMS. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms preliminarily approved the settlement on July 31, 2026, and on August 19, 2026 granted a joint request to extend the notice date and the deadlines that follow from it.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class is residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (not U.S. territories) who owned or leased a covered car during the time it needed a battery repair. A covered car is a 2016–2019 model year Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid whose high-voltage battery needed a repair or replacement during the express warranty period, where parts were not available and the car could not be repaired for at least 60 days, as reflected in Hyundai’s records and identified by VIN.The class does not include Hyundai and its affiliates and employees; insurers of the cars and anyone claiming through an insurer’s rights; extended warranty and service contract providers; owners of cars declared a total loss; people who previously released these claims against Hyundai; fleet owners such as rental and company vehicles; dealerships that owned the cars during the repair; any judge assigned to the case and their immediate family; and anyone who opted out.
How Much Can You Get?
Each approved claimant receives a “Days Down Payment” equal to the number of days the car waited for its battery repair, as logged in Hyundai’s records, multiplied by $10 per day. Because a covered car waited at least 60 days, that works out to at least $600 at the base rate; a car that waited 150 days would receive $1,500.Hyundai deposits $250,000 to fund claims, and none of it goes back to Hyundai. If total claims come to less than $250,000, the daily rate is raised on a pro rata basis, up to $15 per day, and any money still left over goes to Hyundai Hope on Wheels as a cy pres recipient. If claims exceed $250,000, Hyundai adds to the fund after the claim deadline. Hyundai’s total obligation is capped at $1,430,000, which also covers attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to $375,000, service awards of up to $7,500 for each class representative, and the cost of notice and administration, all subject to the court’s approval.
What Proof Is Required?
The online claim form opens only after a VIN is entered and matched as eligible; an eligible VIN opens the form with the vehicle’s information already filled in. The claim is signed under penalty of perjury. The number of days down comes from Hyundai’s own repair records, not from the claimant. Ownership documents, such as vehicle registration or insurance records, are required only when ownership of the car during the repair period is disputed or unclear. Claims found incomplete get a deficiency notice and 30 days to fix the problem.What Are the Deadlines?
- December 28, 2026 — claims must be submitted online or postmarked by this date.
- November 30, 2026 — objections and notices of intention to appear at the final approval hearing are due.
- October 29, 2026 — the deadline to opt out has passed.
How to File a Claim
Claims are filed on the official HV Battery Repair Settlement claim page, starting with the car’s 17-character VIN. The VIN appears on a plate at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side, on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and on the title, registration and usually the insurance card. A paper claim form can also be requested from the settlement administrator and mailed in, postmarked by the deadline.What Happens Next?
The court will hold the final approval hearing on December 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland; the date can change, and changes are posted on the settlement website. Approved claims are paid 60 days after the settlement becomes effective, which requires final approval and the resolution of any appeals. Settlement checks must be cashed within 90 days of issue, and an uncashed or expired check can be reissued on request. A claimant who disputes a denied claim can have it reviewed by class counsel and Hyundai’s counsel and, if they cannot resolve it, by a neutral at JAMS.Who Are the Lawyers?
The court appointed Thomas J. Minton of Goldman & Minton, P.C. and David E. Tompkins of Lewis and Tompkins PC as class counsel. Hyundai is represented by Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith. Fees approved by the court are paid by Hyundai within the settlement cap; class members are not charged. Angeion Group runs the settlement website and processes claims.Sources and Verification
• Official HV Battery Repair Settlement website — FAQs, claim form, important dates and court documents• Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release, Kline et al. v. Hyundai Motor America, No. 8:23-cv-00245-GLS (D. Md.), ECF No. 37-2
• Order Preliminarily Approving Class Action Settlement, ECF No. 47 (D. Md. July 31, 2026)
• Order Granting Joint Motion to extend the class notice deadline and related dates, ECF No. 50 (D. Md. Aug. 19, 2026)
• Court-approved Long Form Notice (embedded below)
Questions
How is the Hyundai Days Down Payment calculated?
The payment is the number of days the car waited for its battery repair, as logged in Hyundai's records, multiplied by $10. A car that waited 100 days would get $1,000. If total claims come to less than $250,000, the daily rate rises on a pro rata basis, up to $15 a day.
Which Hyundai vehicles are covered by the battery settlement?
Only 2016–2019 model year Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrids whose high-voltage battery needed a repair or replacement under the express warranty, where parts were unavailable and the car could not be repaired for at least 60 days, as shown in Hyundai's records. Other Sonata models and other Hyundai hybrids are not included.
What is needed to file a Hyundai battery repair claim?
The online claim form opens only after a vehicle identification number (VIN) is entered and found eligible in the settlement records. The claim is signed under penalty of perjury. Ownership documents such as registration or insurance records are required only when ownership during the repair period is disputed or unclear.
Is there a cap on the Hyundai battery settlement?
Hyundai's total payments, including claims, attorneys' fees and expenses of up to $375,000, service awards, notice and administration, are capped at $1,430,000 under the settlement agreement. Hyundai deposits $250,000 to start and adds to the fund after the claim deadline if claims exceed that amount, up to the cap.
When will Hyundai battery settlement payments be made?
Approved claims are paid 60 days after the settlement becomes effective, which requires final approval and the end of any appeals. The final approval hearing is December 21, 2026. Settlement checks must be cashed within 90 days, and an expired check can be reissued on request.
