2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The auction record identifies this 2021 Hyundai Elantra as having a salvage title and lists “REAR END” as the primary damage. The visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage claim, with extensive deformation and displacement affecting the trunk, rear bumper, tail lamps, and adjacent rear body panels. The salvage-title status itself cannot be verified from photographs. The trunk lid and lower trunk opening are severely buckled and displaced. The trunk lid shows pronounced creasing and inward deformation across the center and lower edge, while the trunk opening is visibly distorted. The rear bumper cover is severely crushed across its full width, with displaced sections, large gaps, and exposed components. Damage is particularly pronounced at the left rear corner, where the bumper is pulled away from the body and the adjacent quarter panel and lamp surround have separated edges and exposed internal structure. Both rear lamp areas show moderate cracking, displacement, and separated surrounding trim. The left rear lamp assembly has broken or missing sections, and the surrounding left rear quarter panel is visibly deformed. The trunk garnish and lettering panel below the center light strip is also creased and displaced, with uneven gaps around its edges. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL sedan manufactured in the United States by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and standard safety features including ABS, electronic stability control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA records show several recalls applicable to this model and year. These include front seat-belt pretensioners that may project metal fragments during deployment, improperly welded front seat-back recliners, a potentially improperly bonded windshield, and a rearview camera that may fail to display an image. Recall 22V-354000 supersedes earlier pretensioner recalls for applicable Elantra vehicles, and the camera recall is 24V-879000. The completion status of these recalls is not provided and should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the condition of the underlying rear body structure, trunk floor, bumper reinforcement, lighting and wiring, safety systems, alignment, and mechanical components, as these areas cannot be fully evaluated from the provided damage findings.