2021 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

This 2021 Hyundai Kona is listed with a salvage title certificate. The auction’s primary-damage classification is FRONT END, an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and exposed components at the front support this primary-damage code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front end has substantial collision damage. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the front reinforcement, cooling components, electrical connectors, wiring, brackets, and other mounting structures. The front fender is also absent, leaving the front wheel-arch area and adjacent components exposed. The condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, electrical systems, sensors, suspension, and high-voltage components requires a thorough physical inspection. Damage is also present at the rear and along the sides. The rear bumper cover and lower exterior sections are missing, with the reinforcement, brackets, wiring, and internal components exposed. A rear bumper side section is absent as well. Wheel-arch cladding and lower rocker-panel trim are missing in multiple areas, leaving unfinished body edges and mounting points visible. Several side doors and lower body panels have dents, creases, and scrapes. Both front door interiors are incomplete. The front door trim panels are missing, exposing the inner door structures, wiring, and speaker assemblies. One front side door is absent entirely, leaving the door opening, hinges, wiring, and inner side structure exposed. Multiple linear scratches are visible on the rear hatch glass and the visible side window glass. These are described as minor cosmetic damage, although the glass should be checked for cracks, impaired visibility, and proper operation. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a left-hand-drive, front-wheel-drive/4x2, five-seat electric Kona SUV with a single-speed automatic transmission. The decoded information identifies a battery-electric vehicle manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea, with a 150 kW electric motor and a 356 V battery system. Because the vehicle has extensive exposed electrical and body components, the high-voltage battery, charging system, wiring, insulation, and related safety systems should be inspected by a qualified electric-vehicle technician before purchase or repair. One NHTSA recall record is listed for certain 2019–2021 Kona vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The decoded VIN identifies this vehicle as electric rather than a 2.0L gasoline model, so recall applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai using the VIN. Overall, the vehicle requires extensive body and trim replacement and may require structural, electrical, safety-system, and high-voltage-system repairs. A complete inspection and repair estimate should be obtained before bidding or purchase.