Sanchez v. Kia

If you purchased or leased a model year 2020-2023 Kia Telluride vehicle in California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas or Virginia, a class action may affect your rights.

This website explains that the Court certified a class action lawsuit and that your rights may be affected. The lawsuit alleges a defect in 2020-2023 model year Kia Telluride windshields that causes the windshield to crack more easily and more often than non-defective windshields. The lawsuit is based on the sale of the above vehicles with the alleged defect and Kia America, Inc. f/k/a Kia Motors America, Inc.’s (“Kia”) alleged failure to disclose the existence of the alleged defect to purchasers and lessees of 2020-2023 Kia Telluride vehicles. Plaintiffs bring class claims for breach of the implied warranty of merchantability and certain state consumer protection laws against Kia. This website informs you about how the lawsuit may affect your rights if you fall within the definition of one of the Classes and what steps you may take.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit

Do Nothing	If you fall within the definition of one of the Classes and wish to remain in the Class, you do not need to do anything at this time.
Exclude Yourself	If you do not wish to remain in the Class, you can exclude yourself. If you exclude yourself, you will not be entitled to share in any relief from any judgment or any possible settlement from this lawsuit. You will not be legally bound by any judgment entered for or against the class and you will be able to pursue any legal claims that you have on your own. To exclude yourself, you must either mail a request for exclusion, postmarked by March 23, 2026, or submit an online written request for exclusion under the ‘Your Options’ menu by March 23, 2026. If you decide to mail your written request for exclusion, you must send to the address listed below: Sanchez v. Kia Administrator, c/o Epiq PO Box 2198 Portland, OR 97208-2198 If you fall within the definition of one of the Classes and decide you do not want to participate in the Class and you do not make a timely request for exclusion as described above, you will still be bound by any judgment and/or verdict, should the case go to trial. The deadline to exclude yourself has now passed