2021 HYUNDAI KONA Limited

The vehicle is a 2021 Hyundai Kona with an auction-listed Certificate of Salvage and a stated primary damage code of FRONT END. The visible evidence supports the FRONT END damage classification: substantial damage is present to the front fascia, grille, lighting area, left front fender, and hood. The Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from the available photographs. The left front fender is missing, leaving the wheel-well area and inner components exposed. The front bumper cover is partially detached or absent at the left front corner, and the upper grille and adjacent fascia components are missing. One front lamp assembly is also absent, leaving its mounting area and internal components exposed. The hood’s front edge is raised and uneven, with a large gap between the hood and the front fascia. Additional front-end components and support-cover pieces are missing or exposed in the engine-bay and radiator-support area. Other visible damage includes a large dent with multiple creases across the left front door, a dent and vertical crease on the left rear door, and a missing left exterior mirror. The rocker molding along the left front and rear door sills is absent, as is the plastic wheel-arch cladding around the left front wheel. Multiple detached exterior trim and interior door-panel components are visible on the ground beside the vehicle. The reported damage is concentrated on the front and left side, but the condition of mechanical, electrical, safety, suspension, steering, cooling, and structural components cannot be determined from these findings alone. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks of the front-end structure, radiator and cooling system, lighting and wiring, airbag and restraint systems, wheel alignment, suspension, steering, and engine operation. NHTSA recall 21V301000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The recall concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings, which may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak and fire risk. The remedy includes engine inspection and, if necessary, replacement, along with installation of related software. Engine specification and recall completion for this vehicle were not provided, so applicability and repair status should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai.