2020 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Kona, listed by the auction with a salvage certificate of title and hail as the primary damage classification. These are auction-reported designations and should be verified against the title and vehicle history records. Stage 1 reported that the visible roof and hood are largely smooth and do not show the numerous shallow dents or concentrated dent pattern expected for hail damage. The trunk/decklid was not visible, and the exterior photo did not independently confirm the salvage title. No structured damage findings were provided for this report. The VIN decodes as a left-hand-drive Kona SEL SUV manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in Ulsan, South Korea. It has a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 147 hp, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (4x2). The vehicle is configured with five seats and standard equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in vehicles equipped with the 2.0-litre Nu MPI engine; this may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. The remedy includes inspection and, if necessary, engine replacement, 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 confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.