
Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing vehicles as luxury and high quality when the paint discolored and peeled off due to a defect
Bright et al. v. Hyundai Motor Co. et al.
23-v-1602, C.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2023)
Hyndai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, Kia Niro EV, Kia Niro PHEV, and Genesis GV60
Electric and hybrid vehicles do not charge in the advertised amount of time due to a defect
Pending
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing vehicles as luxury and high quality when the paint discolored and peeled off due to a defect
Allegations: Falsely advertising how far vehicles can travel without recharging batteries
Allegations: Falsely marketing that vehicles have safety features they do not have
More than 70 percent of advertisers who announced they are running commercials in this year’s Super Bowl have been accused of false or deceptive advertising.
Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…