2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “Certificate of Title” and the primary damage as “Hail.” Stage 1’s photo assessment found that the roof, hood, and trunk/decklid appear largely smooth, with no dense pattern of shallow dents concentrated on the horizontal panels; its conclusion was that the visible evidence does not support the unverified hail claim. The certificate-of-title status could not be verified from the photos. The visible damage consists of minor cosmetic surface scuffing on the lower front bumper and front lower lip/trim. The marks are light and pale, with no cracking, tearing, or missing bumper material visible. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this 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 electrical components in the Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller that may overheat and increase fire risk; the stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Confirm with Hyundai or an authorized dealer whether these recall repairs have been completed for this specific vehicle.