2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is listed with an unverified auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END” and an auction condition of “SALVAGE CERTIFICATE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible rear-end collision damage supports the unverified “REAR END” claim; however, the “SALVAGE CERTIFICATE” status cannot be confirmed from exterior photos alone. The rear bumper cover has severe damage. A large lower section is missing across the center and toward both corners, exposing dark internal components. The remaining lower-left and lower-right sections have torn, broken, and irregular edges, with additional material missing on the lower-right side below the trunk. The condition of components behind the bumper, the trunk structure, lighting, exhaust system, suspension, and other systems is not established by these findings and should be physically inspected. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings on vehicles with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine, which may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. 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 that could allow the ball joint to detach and cause loss of control. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.