2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

The vehicle is listed with a **SALVAGE CERTIFICATE** and an auction primary-damage classification of **REAR END**. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the unverified REAR END claim; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photos. The rear of the vehicle has severe collision damage. The trunk lid is extensively buckled, with large creases, folded metal, and a distorted lower edge around the trunk opening. The rear bumper cover is severely crushed, torn, displaced, and partially detached across the left, center, and full-width rear sections. Open gaps and missing or hanging bumper sections expose components behind the bumper. The lower rear fascia and bumper area also show folded and irregular metal and plastic surfaces. Moderate creasing and irregular panel edges are visible on the rear body corners adjacent to the trunk opening. The VIN identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL with the Convenience Package. It is a four-door sedan equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 22V632000 concerns the driver’s frontal air-bag cover emblem, which may detach during deployment and increase the risk of injury; the specified 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 should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase. Further inspection should include the rear structural areas, trunk floor, latch and hinges, lighting, wiring, safety systems, and any components behind the damaged bumper.