2023 HYUNDAI KONA SE

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The auction records list a “SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and identify the primary damage as “SIDE.” The visible evidence supports the side-damage classification, with extensive damage clearly present on the vehicle’s left side. However, the salvage certificate designation cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The left rear door and adjacent left rear quarter panel have severe inward deformation, deep dents, sharp creases, and irregular surfaces extending around the rear wheel arch. Damage also affects the rear edge of the left front door and the lower rocker/side-sill area. The left rear door window glass is missing. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed. A left-side curtain airbag is also deployed along the roofline and rear passenger compartment. These findings indicate a significant collision event and suggest that the vehicle requires comprehensive body, restraint-system, and safety inspection before repair or use. The photographs do not establish the condition of hidden structural components, wiring, mechanical systems, or the full extent of repair requirements. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this exact model year and vehicle: campaign 23V526000, concerning the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller in the automatic transmission system. Damaged electrical components may cause the controller to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Hyundai’s stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the electric oil-pump controller as necessary, free of charge. The recall repair status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN before purchase, and the vehicle should be parked outdoors and away from structures until any required repair is completed.