2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The auction record lists this 2023 Hyundai Elantra as having a salvage title, with hail recorded as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the hail claim is not supported by the visible evidence: the roof, hood, and trunk/decklid appear largely smooth, without the numerous shallow dents typically expected on horizontal panels. Separate visible damage is present at the rear bumper and front fender. The front fender above the visible wheel opening has a narrow, light-colored scratch or paint-transfer mark, assessed as minor cosmetic damage. The rear bumper cover has a broad, irregular depression across the lower center area and an irregular opening with exposed dark material in the lower-left section. Both rear bumper findings are assessed as moderate collision damage. The available findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, or safety systems, so a physical inspection is recommended before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL sedan built in South Korea, equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable transmission. The decoded vehicle includes standard features such as forward collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system; actual operation should be verified. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year. Recall 22V632000 concerns the driver’s frontal air-bag cover emblem, which may detach during deployment; the stated remedy is air-bag replacement. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the remedy involves inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.