2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID

The auction record identifies the vehicle as a **2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid** with a **Salvage Certificate of Title** and lists **front end** as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated FRONT END classification; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, grille, headlamp assembly, lower fascia sections, and parts of the splash shield are missing or severely damaged at the affected front corner. The radiator area and other internal front-end components are exposed. The removed bumper assembly is fractured and distorted, with broken mounting points and separated sections. The front fender is severely crushed around the wheel opening and front-door junction. The hood has moderate deformation at its front corner, including a raised irregular edge and creased metal. The leading edge of the front door and adjacent hinge-area body structure also show crushing, creasing, and exposed hardware. The visible findings indicate substantial collision damage, but the condition of the underlying cooling, lighting, structural, steering, suspension, restraint, and hybrid-system components cannot be determined from these findings alone. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or operation. The VIN decode identifies a four-door sedan built by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea, equipped with a 1.6-liter GDI Kappa engine and a gasoline-electric strong hybrid system. NHTSA safety equipment data includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and curtain and side airbags. A NHTSA recall is listed under campaign **26V308000** for certain 2024–2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles: the hybrid power control unit may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The stated remedy is a software update to the HPCU at no charge through Hyundai dealers; recall applicability and completion should be verified by VIN.