2022 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE, SEL

The 2022 Hyundai Accent is listed with a salvage certificate indicating more than 75% damage, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary auction damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end collision damage supports the FRONT END classification; however, the photographs do not establish whether the total damage exceeds 75% of the vehicle’s value. The front end has extensive damage. The hood is severely creased and deformed across the front and left-side sections. The front bumper cover, grille, and fascia trim are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator and condenser area, internal components, wiring, and lower front structure. The damaged front fender is sharply crushed and folded around the wheel arch and headlamp area, with torn and displaced panel edges. The headlamp assembly is broken and displaced, with internal components exposed. The wheel-arch liner and lower plastic components are broken, displaced, and hanging below the damaged corner. Additional open gaps, displaced metal and plastic parts, exposed wiring, and other internal front-end components are visible. Both front airbags have deployed: the driver airbag is hanging from the steering wheel, and the passenger airbag is protruding from the dashboard. The restraint system, steering components, front structure, cooling system, wiring, sensors, and other concealed components require thorough inspection and testing. The findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, or drivetrain. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a front-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, paired with a continuously variable transmission. It was manufactured by Kia Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 22V311000 concerns a potentially unsecured steering-column lower universal-joint retention bolt, which may result in loss of steering control; the remedy is inspection and tightening as necessary. Recall 22V354000 concerns front seat-belt pretensioners that may explode during deployment and project metal fragments; the remedy is installation of protective caps. Recall completion should be verified by VIN before the vehicle is operated.