2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

This 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL is listed by the auction with a Certificate of Destruction and “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. The auction classifications are unverified records. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe rear-end damage supports the rear-end description, while the Certificate of Destruction status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The vehicle has extensive severe damage across the rear structure. The trunk lid is heavily crushed, buckled, folded upward, and displaced from the trunk opening. The surrounding rear body panels and trunk opening are extensively deformed, with exposed internal components and irregular metal folding. The rear bumper cover is torn, detached, and hanging away from the body, with broken lower trim and separated edges. The right rear quarter panel has large creases and deformation. The right rear lamp area contains broken and displaced components, exposed wiring, and an open section in the lamp mounting area. The center rear trim/light strip is also separated and damaged. The extent of the visible deformation indicates that repairs will require more than replacement of exterior panels and trim; the rear body structure, trunk opening, lamp mounting areas, bumper reinforcement and related systems should be physically inspected for hidden damage. No assessment of mechanical, electrical, alignment, restraint-system, or drivability condition can be made from these findings alone. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built four-door sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The VIN is 5NPLM4AG6NH079138, and the vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. NHTSA records show several safety recalls for this 2022 Elantra. Recall 22V354000 concerns front driver- and/or passenger-side seat-belt pretensioners that may explode during deployment; the remedy is to secure the pretensioner(s) with a cap. This recall replaces earlier related campaigns 22V123000 and 22V218000. Recall 22V632000 concerns a driver air-bag cover emblem that may detach during deployment; the remedy is air-bag replacement. Recall 24V879000 concerns a damaged rearview-camera circuit board that may cause the camera image to fail; the remedy is rearview-camera replacement. The buyer should obtain Hyundai service records or have a dealer confirm the current completion status of all applicable recalls before purchase.