2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is listed with a salvage vehicle title and an auction primary-damage classification of front end. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-left collision damage supports the front-end damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated at the left front corner. The left front fender is severely creased and deformed above and forward of the wheel, with an irregular wheel-arch edge. The left front bumper cover is torn and displaced outward, leaving a large open section with broken plastic edges and exposed components. The left side of the front fascia also has visible gaps and separated plastic sections around the grille and bumper corner. In addition, the wheel-well liner and other broken plastic trim pieces are detached and lying beside the vehicle. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a front-wheel-drive sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, continuously variable transmission, and SE trim. It was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records list three recalls for this model and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine, which may lead to engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire; the remedy includes inspection or engine replacement if necessary and installation of related software. Recall 19V720000 concerns insufficiently tightened right-rear wheel lug nuts, which could allow the wheel to detach. Recall 19V721000 concerns insufficiently tightened lower control-arm ball-joint fasteners, which could allow the ball joint to detach and cause loss of vehicle control. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. The provided findings document visible exterior collision damage only. The front-end structure, steering and suspension components, wheel, lighting, safety systems, cooling system, engine, transmission, and electrical systems should be physically inspected before purchase and repair.