2021 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The 2021 Hyundai Kona is listed with the auction condition “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT” and an auction primary-damage designation of “UNDERCARRIAGE.” The undercarriage claim cannot be confirmed from the available photos and requires a physical inspection. The visible damage is concentrated around the rear bumper and left rear quarter-panel areas and does not, by itself, establish undercarriage damage. Visible exterior damage includes a detached black lower front bumper trim panel hanging below the front fascia. At the left rear, the quarter panel has an inward dent and sharp crease near the bumper junction and wheel arch. The black wheel-arch cladding is missing, exposing mounting holes and body edges. The rear bumper cover is absent from the vehicle, while a detached bumper cover with red lamp or reflector components is visible on the ground behind it. The steering-wheel rim shows minor surface wear and glossing. According to the VIN decode, this is a Kona SEL Sport Utility Vehicle with four-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. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle configuration: recall 21V301000, concerning potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings in certain Kona vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The condition could result in engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components, creating a fire risk. The specified remedy is dealer inspection and, if necessary, engine replacement, together with deployment of Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software, at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN. A physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including the undercarriage, rear-quarter and bumper mounting areas, exhaust components, wheel-arch area, lighting and sensors, alignment, and the engine recall status.