2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID Blue, SEL Sport

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate and an auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: the left rear taillight is missing and broken, and the left rear quarter panel and bumper corner show visible damage. The left rear outer taillight assembly is absent, leaving the mounting area and attachment points exposed. The removed taillight assembly is cracked and separated, with broken lens pieces and internal components visible. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are deformed and extensively scraped, with dark scuffing and exposed underlying material. The left rear bumper corner has a large irregular gap, with broken or missing sections and exposed mounting areas. Additional damage is present on the left rear door. The lower rear section is dented and deeply scraped, with dark material transfer, and the exterior door handle is missing, leaving its mounting openings exposed. Further inspection should confirm the condition of the lighting, body mounting points, bumper and quarter-panel structure, door operation, and any damage not visible in the provided findings. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2025 Hyundai Elantra sedan, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. It is identified as a hybrid electric vehicle with a 1.6-liter GDI Kappa engine and gasoline/electric fuel systems. Listed equipment includes lithium-ion battery technology, LED low-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. An official NHTSA recall is listed under campaign 26V308000 for certain 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit assembly may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The stated remedy is a free HPCU software update through Hyundai dealers. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.