2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

This 2020 Hyundai Elantra is listed with a salvage-title certificate and an auction primary-damage designation of “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that visible severe front-end damage supports the stated primary-damage claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The most significant damage is concentrated at the left front. The fender is severely crushed and torn, with components exposed behind it. The left headlamp assembly is missing, and the left front bumper corner is torn and displaced, with missing sections and exposed components. The hood is raised and deformed at its left front edge. The left front wheel-well liner and associated lower protective trim are also missing, leaving components exposed around the wheel area. A separate issue is visible at the right rear, where a lower bumper trim or cover section is detached and extends below the bumper. Factory VIN data identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built, front-wheel-drive sedan equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission. The VIN is 5NPD84LF6LH545953. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in certain 2.0-liter Nu MPI engines, which may lead to engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire risk; the remedy includes inspection, possible engine replacement, and installation of monitoring software. Recall 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts, which could allow the wheel to detach. Recall 19V721000 concerns lower front control-arm ball-joint fasteners that may be insufficiently tightened, potentially allowing the ball joint to detach and causing loss of control. Completion of all recall remedies should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. The vehicle requires a comprehensive inspection and repair assessment, including the front body structure, lighting and wiring, bumper and hood mounting points, wheel-well area, steering and suspension components, and restraint and safety systems. The visible findings do not establish the condition of hidden components or mechanical systems.