2024 HYUNDAI KONA SE

This 2024 Hyundai Kona is listed by the auction with a SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE and “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified SIDE damage claim: substantial deformation and scuffing are present on the driver-side doors and side trim, and the driver-side mirror components are missing. The SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The driver-side exterior mirror is missing its reflective glass and outer housing, leaving internal mounting components exposed. The driver-side front door has a broad indentation, a pronounced diagonal crease, and lower surface scuffing. The driver-side rear door shows a large irregular indentation with multiple creases across the central and lower sections. The black rocker-panel and rear wheel-arch cladding on this side also have numerous abrasion marks and scuffs. Additional cosmetic damage is visible on the passenger-side rear door and adjacent rear wheel-arch cladding, including light linear scratches and scuff marks. An important safety-related finding is that the driver-seat outer-side airbag is deployed, with inflated fabric protruding from the side of the seatback. The restraint system and related collision-safety components should be professionally inspected and repaired before the vehicle is driven. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this 2024 Hyundai Kona. Recall 23V650000 concerns rear-seat belt retractors that may not function properly. Recall 23V901000 concerns 12-volt battery cables that may chafe against the engine-control-module bracket and short during a crash, increasing the risk of an engine-compartment fire. Recall 24V308000 concerns the EGR valve assembly, where an electrical short may cause a loss of drive power. The listed remedies are dealer inspections or repairs/replacement at no charge; completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.