2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The auction record lists this 2023 Hyundai Elantra as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE,” with “REAR END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified rear-end damage claim, citing extensive damage to the rear bumper area, lamps, trunk lid, and rear body panels. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the rear body panel, wiring, brackets, and internal components. Both rear combination lamp assemblies are absent, leaving open lamp cavities and exposed wiring and mounting areas. The trunk lid is severely crumpled, with multiple deep creases across the outer panel. The rear lower body panel is substantially crushed and folded, and the rear panel is buckled across the width of the vehicle. The left and right quarter-panel edges around the lamp openings are also visibly torn or deformed. Detached rear bumper and lamp components are visible on the ground behind the vehicle. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a U.S.-built 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 22V632000 concerns a possible improperly welded emblem on the driver’s frontal air-bag cover, which may detach during deployment; the stated remedy is air-bag replacement. Recall 23V526000 concerns electrical components in the Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller that may overheat and increase fire risk; the stated remedy is inspection and, where necessary, replacement of the controller. The records provided do not confirm whether either recall has been completed on this vehicle. Given the severity and extent of the rear-end damage, repair assessment should include the rear body structure, mounting points, wiring, lighting system, trunk operation, and related safety systems before purchase or road use.