2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The vehicle is recorded as a 2020 Hyundai Elantra with a salvage certificate and “vandalism” listed as the auction’s primary damage classification. The Stage 1 photo review found no clear visible vandalism or significant damage and concluded that the salvage certificate and vandalism claim were not supported by the visible evidence. These remain auction and photo-review records; a physical inspection is still recommended. No specific damage findings were provided in the supplied assessment. The absence of listed findings does not confirm that the vehicle is free of damage or mechanical issues. The VIN decodes as a South Korea-built, front-wheel-drive sedan equipped with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission. Factory data also lists a five-passenger interior, front and side airbags, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system. Three official NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle specification. Campaign 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in vehicles with the 2.0-litre Nu MPI engine, which could lead to engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire; the remedy includes inspection, possible engine replacement, and software installation. Campaign 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts, which could allow the wheel to detach. Campaign 19V721000 concerns insufficiently tightened lower-control-arm ball-joint fasteners, which could result in loss of vehicle control. The completion status of these recalls for this individual vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorised dealer using the VIN.