2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The auction records list the vehicle as having a salvage title with FRONT END as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that visible front-end collision damage supports the FRONT END claim; however, the SALVAGE TITLE designation cannot be confirmed from photos. The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has significant front-end collision damage. The hood is creased and deformed along its leading edge, with an uneven gap above the headlights and grille area. The front bumper cover and grille are missing or detached, exposing the radiator, condenser, bumper reinforcement area, and other front-side components. Both front bumper corners have missing trim and exposed or broken mounting components, with loose plastic pieces visible near the lower corners. The adjacent bumper-side trim and wheel-arch plastics are also missing on both sides. A triangular front lower lamp assembly is detached and separated from the bumper components. The driver-side steering-wheel airbag and an additional airbag below the driver-side dashboard are visibly deployed. At the rear, the bumper cover has a crack near the right lower corner. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a South Korea-built, front-wheel-drive sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission. The decoded safety equipment includes driver and passenger front airbags, front-seat side airbags, first- and second-row curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA records show three applicable recalls: campaign 21V301000 concerning potentially defective piston oil rings in vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine, campaign 19V720000 concerning insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts, and campaign 19V721000 concerning insufficiently tightened front lower control-arm ball-joint fasteners. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase. The supplied findings document substantial collision-related exterior and restraint-system damage, but they do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, electrical systems, structural components, or the completeness and quality of prior repairs. A thorough in-person inspection and diagnostic evaluation are recommended.