2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Limited

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) with “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the stated REAR END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has severe damage concentrated across the rear of the vehicle. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the rear body metal, mounting points, wiring, and lower rear components. The lower rear body panel is extensively crushed and creased, with distorted bumper mounting areas. Both outer rear lamp sections are missing, and detached bumper, lamp, trim, and mounting components are shown separately beside the vehicle. The left rear quarter panel is torn and deformed around the lamp opening and bumper attachment area. The right rear quarter is also crushed and torn around the trunk opening, rear lamp area, and bumper mounting points. The metal surrounding the trunk opening is bent and creased, with irregular gaps and displaced mounting areas. The left and right rear lamp assemblies are absent, leaving their cavities and internal mounting structures exposed. The instrument cluster displays “Check Blind-Spot Safety system” together with a vehicle warning icon. This warning should be diagnosed after the collision damage has been repaired, including inspection of the related wiring, sensors, and control systems. According to the VIN decode, this is a four-door sedan with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter gasoline GDI Kappa engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea and is identified as the Limited trim. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle model and year. Recall 22V632000 concerns the driver’s frontal air-bag cover emblem, which may detach during deployment; the remedy is replacement of the air bag. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the remedy involves inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase or operation.