2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Limited

The vehicle is a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, identified by VIN 7YAKRDDCXTY057735. NHTSA decoding identifies it as an electric, dual-motor, four-wheel-drive SUV manufactured in the United States at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia. The auction lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage at the rear and left rear corner supports the unverified “REAR END” damage claim. The salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The rear bumper cover and lower rear exterior trim are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement and internal components. Exterior panels are also missing from the lower rear body below the tailgate, leaving internal structure and components exposed. The left rear quarter panel is extensively crushed and creased around the wheel arch and rear side of the vehicle, with torn and displaced metal and exposed inner components. The left rear tail lamp assembly is missing, leaving its cavity and wiring exposed. The left rear bumper corner and exterior trim are absent, with detached or hanging liner material and other components visible. The instrument display shows “Check Parking Distance Warning system” and “Stop vehicle and check brake system,” along with multiple illuminated warning indicators. These warnings require diagnostic assessment before the vehicle is considered safe to operate. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this 2026 Ioniq 5 model. Recall 26V047000 concerns a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail; the stated remedy is a free software update. Recall 26V068000 concerns a potentially improperly tightened high-voltage battery bus bar, which may cause a short circuit and increase fire risk; the stated remedy is inspection and tightening of the bus bar retention bolts, with battery-system replacement if necessary. Recall completion and vehicle-specific repair status should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. A comprehensive inspection should include the rear body structure, bumper reinforcement, lighting and wiring, parking-warning and brake systems, high-voltage battery system, drivetrain, suspension, wheel alignment, and all safety systems.