2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The auction record designates the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with a primary damage classification of “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification, with severe damage and missing components concentrated at the front. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The front bumper cover, associated fascia components, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. The front bumper reinforcement is exposed and displaced forward and downward across the front opening. Lower front air ducts and trim are missing or detached, with loose black components hanging below the reinforcement. The hood has an uneven raised contour along its front edge and an enlarged gap above the missing fascia. The leading edge of the visible front fender is irregular and folded near the missing headlamp area. These findings indicate substantial collision damage to the front structure and surrounding body panels. The condition of components behind the exposed front end, including cooling, lighting, safety, and mechanical systems, requires further physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2024 Hyundai Elantra SEL sedan manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. It has a gasoline 2.0-liter MPI NU PE engine. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear visibility, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. An official NHTSA recall is listed under campaign 24V308000 for certain 2024 Hyundai Elantra vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power. The stated remedy is replacement of the EGR valve assembly by a dealer at no charge. The repair status for this vehicle is not provided and should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.