2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TTL-SLVG MANUFCTR BYBK” and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END damage classification through extensive front-end damage; however, the salvage/manufacturer buyback title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N is a front-wheel-drive sedan manufactured in South Korea. The VIN decode identifies a gasoline 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 276 hp, with standard ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping and lane-departure systems, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The front end has severe collision damage. The front bumper cover, grille, and associated fascia panels are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement area, cooling stack, wiring, and mounting structure. Both front headlamp areas are damaged; one side has an open cavity with exposed components, while the opposite lamp lens and housing are cracked and displaced. The hood has a raised, irregular front edge with pronounced creasing and deformation on the right-front section. The front fender at the affected corner is deformed, with torn or displaced edges around the headlamp and wheel opening. Lower front trim and air-duct components are missing or broken, leaving open mounting points and additional cooling components exposed. The driver-side exterior mirror assembly is missing. Large darkened and abraded areas are visible across the driver-side front and rear doors, including scuffing around the handles and lower door sections. Additional paint scuffing, cloudy discoloration, and localized finish loss are present below and around a door handle. The driver seat outer bolster and adjacent lower plastic trim show rubbing and surface wear. The instrument cluster displays a “Check Forward Safety system” message, along with illuminated ABS, brake, steering, battery, stability-control, and other warning indicators. Given the extent of the front-end damage, exposed components, and warning messages, the vehicle requires a thorough inspection of its structural, cooling, electrical, steering, braking, restraint, and driver-assistance systems before repair or road use. NHTSA records show four recalls applicable to this model and model year. Recall 22V632000 concerns the driver’s frontal air-bag cover emblem and calls for air-bag replacement. Recall 22V746000 concerns the automatic-transmission fail-safe mode and may require transmission inspection or replacement and a control-unit software update. Recall 24V528000 concerns possible fuel-pump failure and calls for software updating and fuel-pump inspection or replacement as necessary. Recall 24V879000 concerns possible rearview-camera failure and calls for rearview-camera replacement. The completion status of these recalls for this vehicle was not provided.