2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Elantra as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and identifies FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END claim through extensive deformation and missing components. Stage 1 also notes that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage, concentrated on the left side. The hood is severely creased and crushed at the front-left corner, with a raised and folded section extending toward the center. The front bumper cover, grille, and surrounding fascia are missing, leaving the reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, and lower components exposed. The front-left headlamp assembly is absent from its installed position, and the front-left fender and wheel-arch area are severely torn, folded, and deformed, with inner components exposed. Additional lower front trim and undertray sections are detached and hanging below the vehicle. The removed front bumper assembly is also shown separately, with broken mounting areas, separated plastic sections, cracks, and distortion. The driver and front-passenger airbags are deployed, and the instrument cluster shows illuminated airbag and seat-belt warning indicators. The restraint system will require comprehensive diagnostic testing and replacement of affected components. The vehicle is identified by VIN 5NPD84LF9LH623979 as 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. NHTSA records list three recalls for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings on vehicles with the 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine, which may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire risk; the remedy includes inspection or engine replacement if necessary and software deployment. Recall 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts, which 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 cause loss of control. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. A complete repair assessment should include inspection of the front structure, cooling and electrical systems, suspension, steering, wheel and tire assemblies, drivetrain, and all restraint-system components. The vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until the collision repairs, safety-system diagnostics, and recall checks have been completed.