2020 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Kona listed with a Certificate of Salvage and an auction primary-damage classification of “WATER/FLOOD.” These are auction records and should not be treated as confirmed vehicle history without supporting documentation. The documented visible findings are primarily cosmetic. Brown staining and discoloration are present on the front driver-side floor covering, lower door-sill area, lower driver-seat upholstery, and other lower portions of the front seats. The lower rear seat cushion also shows multiple stained areas. The front portion of the white hood has irregular cloudy and discolored patches consistent with paint oxidation or finish discoloration. All recorded findings are described as minor. Stage 1 reports that the interior staining and discoloration provide limited visible support for the water/flood claim. However, no clear horizontal exterior tide line, visible corrosion, mold, silt deposits, or wiring corrosion was shown. The instrument cluster was illuminated and displayed normally, without widespread malfunction indicators. Stage 1 also notes that the Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. A physical inspection should include the carpets, insulation, wiring, connectors, electronic modules, and underbody for concealed water-related damage. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a left-hand-drive Kona SEL Sport Utility Vehicle with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle configuration. Recall 21V301000 concerns certain 2.0L Nu MPI engines whose piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, potentially leading to engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. The listed remedy includes engine inspection and replacement if necessary, along with installation of Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software. Recall 20V022000 concerns an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label; the remedy is installation of a corrected label. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.