2023 HYUNDAI KONA SE

This 2023 Hyundai Kona is listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction’s primary damage classification is “REAR END.” Stage 1 reported that the visible evidence supports this classification, with extensive rear-hatch deformation and severe breakage and displacement of the rear bumper clearly visible. The rear hatch outer panel is severely deformed, with deep creasing and inward displacement across the central and lower sections, including the Hyundai emblem, handle, and license-plate mounting area. Irregular gaps and displaced edges are visible around the rear opening. The rear bumper cover is severely damaged, fractured, and pulled away from the body. Large sections are detached, hanging below the vehicle, or missing, with exposed components visible behind the bumper. Both rear bumper corners have broken and displaced plastic, with open gaps around the tail-lamp and wheel-arch areas. The findings indicate substantial rear-end collision damage; the condition of concealed structural, electrical, lighting, hatch-latch, parking-sensor, and other internal components is not established by these findings and should be inspected before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a South Korea-built 2023 Hyundai Kona SE sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. The vehicle is equipped with listed standard systems including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. These systems should be checked after repairs because rear-end damage may affect related sensors, wiring, and calibration. An NHTSA recall, campaign 23V526000, applies to certain 2023–2024 Hyundai Kona vehicles. The Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller may contain damaged electrical components that can overheat and increase the risk of fire. Hyundai’s remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer, and the vehicle should be parked outside and away from structures until the repair is confirmed complete.