2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID

The auction lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified FRONT END damage claim, based on extensive front-end deformation and broken or missing components. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front end has severe collision damage. The hood is extensively creased and deformed across its front section, with a raised and irregular leading edge. The front bumper cover is broken and displaced across the upper and center areas, with gaps exposing components behind it. The upper grille and adjacent fascia are missing, leaving the radiator and internal front-end components exposed. Both front headlamp assemblies are visibly damaged. The vehicle’s left headlamp has broken or missing outer sections, while the opposite assembly has displaced and broken components. The radiator support and its mounting areas are also severely deformed, with broken sections, irregular cross-support edges, and damaged mounting points. Additional moderate damage is present in the lower front bumper and fascia, including displaced and broken trim. The front fender edge near the headlamp and wheel opening is deformed and irregular. The instrument cluster displays the message, “Refill motor system coolant.” This is a warning that requires diagnosis; the available findings do not establish its cause or confirm a mechanical failure. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2026 Hyundai Elantra sedan with a 1.6-litre GDI Kappa engine and a strong hybrid-electric powertrain. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Listed standard equipment includes LED low-beam headlamps, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear automatic emergency braking. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle model and year: campaign 26V308000, concerning the hybrid power control unit, which may overheat and increase 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.