2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE

The auction record lists the vehicle as **Salvage**, with **Left Side** identified as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the reported Left Side damage and is consistent with the Salvage condition, based on extensive collision damage concentrated around the left rear quarter, taillight, and bumper. The most significant damage is to the left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area. The panel is heavily crushed and creased around the wheel opening and fuel-filler area, with torn edges, displaced sections, open gaps, and exposed inner body and trim components. The surrounding left rear taillight is broken, with missing lens sections and exposed internal and mounting parts. A detached lamp assembly is also shown separately; it has scratched lens surfaces, damaged housing edges, and broken or displaced mounting tabs. The left rear bumper cover is severely displaced and separated from the vehicle, including along the lower edge and left corner. It is hanging outward with cracked and broken edges, large gaps, and exposed components behind it. The left front door has a broad moderate dent across the lower and middle door skin, together with gray scuffing and paint abrasion. The left rear door has a smaller localized dent near the front-lower area by the door seam. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Hyundai Elantra SE sedan manufactured in the United States. It is equipped with a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI NU engine, rated at 147 horsepower. The decoded equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, and a rear-visibility system. One NHTSA recall is listed for this vehicle configuration: campaign **21V301000**, concerning certain 2019–2020 Elantra vehicles with the 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, potentially causing engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. Hyundai’s stated remedy was inspection and, if necessary, engine replacement, along with installation of Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software. The recall completion status for this individual vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. Due to the severe rear-side collision damage, a thorough inspection of the body structure, wheel-arch area, lighting, wiring, alignment, and safety systems is recommended before purchase or road use.