2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE

The vehicle is recorded as a 2020 Hyundai Elantra with a Salvage Certificate. The auction lists vandalism as the primary damage; however, the photo-review assessment states that the visible evidence does not support this claim, with no clear vandalism damage visible. The Salvage Certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The documented visible damage is moderate cosmetic staining to the upholstery. Multiple dark spots and areas of discoloration are present on the front driver’s and passenger’s fabric seat cushions, with additional dark staining across the rear seat cushion. No other damage findings are provided. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a front-wheel-drive Elantra sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai in Ulsan, South Korea, and is identified as the SE trim. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings on 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 and, if necessary, engine replacement, along with software deployment. 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 result in ball-joint separation and loss of vehicle control. The completion status of these recalls for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.