2020 HYUNDAI KONA SE

The auction record identifies this 2020 Hyundai Kona as having a salvage title certificate, with “front end” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and damaged front-end components support the stated front-end damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The front bumper cover and central front fascia are missing, exposing the reinforcement bar, cooling components, radiator area, and lower front structure. The central grille and surrounding lower fascia are also absent. At the front-right corner, fascia and trim adjacent to the headlamp are missing, leaving mounting areas and internal components exposed. The rear bumper cover is missing across the rear of the vehicle, exposing the bumper brackets, lower body components, and exhaust outlet. The lower section of the rear liftgate around the license-plate recess is deformed inward with multiple creases. Additional deformation is visible at the rear-right corner below and beside the taillamp, including the bumper mounting area and internal brackets. The damage findings indicate substantial exterior collision damage at both the front and rear. The condition of hidden structural components, cooling-system components, lighting, sensors, mechanical systems, and safety equipment cannot be determined from these findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 21V301000 concerns certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine; improperly heat-treated piston oil rings may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. The stated remedy includes engine inspection and, if necessary, replacement, along with piston-ring noise-sensing software. Recall 20V022000 concerns an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label, with replacement labeling provided by Hyundai. Recall completion should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number.