2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is recorded with a salvage certificate stating “over 75% damage,” with “REAR END” listed as the auction’s primary damage classification. The visible extensive rear-end damage supports the auction’s “REAR END” claim; however, the stated damage extent of more than 75% cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. Severe damage is concentrated throughout the rear structure and exterior. The trunk lid is extensively crushed, with deep creases, a raised and uneven rear edge, and a large irregular gap at the rear body opening. The rear bumper cover and both outer rear lamp assemblies are missing, leaving the lower rear body panel, mounting brackets, wiring, exhaust outlet, and lamp cavities exposed. The rear body panel below the trunk opening is visibly crushed and irregular, with multiple creases and open mounting areas. Both rear quarter panels are severely deformed around the lamp openings and wheel-arch areas. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI NU engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front and side airbags, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA records list three recalls for this model and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine, which may lead to engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire risk; the remedy includes inspection or engine replacement where necessary and installation of related software. Recall 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts that could allow the wheel to detach. Recall 19V721000 concerns insufficiently tightened lower control-arm ball-joint fasteners, which could allow the ball joint to detach and result in loss of vehicle control. Recall completion should be verified before purchase. A comprehensive inspection is required to assess the rear structure, wiring, suspension, exhaust, drivetrain, safety systems, and repairability.