2023 HYUNDAI KONA

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and a REAR END primary-damage designation in the auction record. The auction’s visible rear-end damage claim is supported by the reported findings; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photos. The left rear quarter panel is severely crushed and deformed around the taillight and wheel-arch area, with exposed mounting points and inner body components. The left outer taillight assembly and left rear wheel-arch trim are missing. At the rear, the liftgate has severe dents, creases, displaced sheet metal, scuffs, and scratches, particularly on the right side and around the license-plate recess. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing internal bumper components, brackets, wiring, and exhaust components. The right outer taillight assembly is also missing. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV/MPV with four-wheel drive, a gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, electronic stability and traction control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA recall 23V526000 applies to certain 2023 Hyundai Kona vehicles. The Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller may contain damaged electrical components that can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Hyundai’s remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified before purchase. A physical inspection is recommended to assess concealed structural, electrical, lighting, bumper, liftgate, and exhaust-system damage, as well as the vehicle’s overall roadworthiness.