2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE

The auction record lists this 2026 Hyundai Elantra as having a salvage title, with “REAR END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this unverified auction claim, citing severe deformation and displacement of the trunk lid, rear bumper cover, rear trim, and spoiler. The rear bumper cover is severely damaged and detached from the body, particularly at the left rear corner, with broken sections and exposed internal mounting areas. Damage extends across the full width of the bumper, including a broken and displaced right corner. The trunk lid is severely buckled and creased across the lower edge, center section, and rear panel, and it does not sit flush with the surrounding panels. Uneven gaps are visible above the bumper. The trunk-mounted rear spoiler is displaced and lifted at the left side. The left rear lamp area is out of position, with open gaps around the lamp and adjacent body panels. The center rear trim is deformed and separated, leaving an irregular opening along its lower edge. The left rear door has a broad dent and diagonal crease across the outer panel. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2026 Hyundai Elantra SE sedan built by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline MPI NU PE engine. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. One NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2026 Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar side-impact sensors may have been misassembled, potentially delaying airbag deployment. The stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the affected sensor or sensors by a Hyundai dealer at no charge. Recall completion and VIN-specific eligibility should be confirmed before purchase. The findings document substantial rear-end collision damage. No mechanical, structural, or operational inspection results are provided, so the condition of concealed components, rear body structure, lighting, sensors, wiring, trunk operation, and safety systems remains unconfirmed.