2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Limited

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Elantra sedan, Limited trim, decoded as a front-wheel-drive gasoline-electric hybrid with a 1.6-liter GDI Kappa engine and continuously variable transmission. The VIN decoder identifies South Korea as the manufacturing country. The auction record designates the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front bumper, grille, and lower front trim damage supports the FRONT END classification; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover has severe damage, including a large open break with jagged edges, separated sections, and exposed components behind it. Multiple lower grille sections are broken or missing, and the lower grille has an irregular opening with a separated edge. The lower front bumper trim on the left side is also moderately damaged, with a broken and separated section. The driver’s frontal airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel and is hanging over the steering-wheel and instrument-panel area. The vehicle therefore requires replacement of the deployed restraint components and a complete collision-safety inspection before being considered roadworthy. The instrument display reportedly shows “Refill inverter coolant” with a coolant-related warning graphic. This indicates a hybrid-system coolant concern requiring diagnosis; the available information does not establish the underlying cause. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 22V632000 concerns the driver’s frontal airbag cover emblem, which may detach during deployment; the remedy is replacement of the airbag. 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, if necessary, replacement of the controller. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.