2024 HYUNDAI KONA SE

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies hail as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support the hail-damage claim: the roof, hood, and rear decklid are clearly visible and appear largely smooth, without the dense pattern of shallow dents typically concentrated on horizontal panels. No additional damage findings were provided. The vehicle is a 2024 Hyundai Kona SE, VIN KM8HACAB2RU050711. Factory data identifies it as a multipurpose SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with multipoint fuel injection, and production in Ulsan, South Korea. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability and traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle model and year: rear-seat belt retractors may not function properly; 12-volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and create a short-circuit or fire risk during a crash; and an electrical short in the EGR valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power. The listed remedies involve inspection or replacement of the affected components and installation of protective sheathing, where applicable. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai before purchase.