2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The vehicle is listed with a salvage vehicle title and an auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible rear trunk, rear quarter-panel, taillight, and bumper damage supports the stated rear-end primary-damage code. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The most significant visible damage is concentrated at the rear. The left rear quarter panel has severe deformation and a pronounced crease extending from the taillight area toward the wheel arch. The trunk lid is severely creased and deformed, with an irregular lower edge above the rear bumper. The rear bumper cover is torn, missing material across the lower center and right side, and separated at the right rear corner, exposing underlying components. The left taillight assembly has a broken or missing section along its lower inner edge. A moderate gap is visible between the front bumper cover and the adjacent body panel near the headlamp, with black material visible behind it. The light-colored front and rear seat upholstery also show multiple dark stains and discolored areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Listed equipment and safety systems include ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front and side airbags, curtain airbags for both seating rows, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle’s 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 involves inspection and, if necessary, engine replacement, along with installation of related software. Recall 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-side rear wheel lug nuts, which could allow the wheel to detach. Recall 19V721000 concerns insufficiently tightened lower control-arm ball-joint fasteners, which could result in loss of vehicle control. Recall completion should be verified through Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.