2023 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage title and lists “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end damage claim: the liftgate and rear bumper cover are missing, and the lower rear body panel is visibly deformed. Stage 1 also notes substantial front-end damage. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The vehicle has severe damage to both the rear and front exterior. At the rear, the liftgate and complete bumper assembly are missing, exposing the cargo opening, rear body panels, mounting structures, exhaust components, wiring, and connectors. The lower rear body panel is crumpled and irregular, with scraped surfaces and multiple open mounting holes. Damage is also visible at the rear corners, including missing bumper material, exposed fasteners, irregular edges, and exposed lamp-side wiring. At the front, the bumper cover, grille assembly, front fascia trim, and multiple bumper-mounted components are missing. The radiator and condenser area is exposed, and the front corner near the headlamp has missing bumper and wheel-opening trim, exposing brackets, fasteners, wiring, and internal components. Numerous detached Hyundai-branded bumper, grille, trim, lamp-related, and mounting components are shown placed on the ground. The instrument cluster reportedly displays “Check Forward Safety system” along with multiple warning indicators. Given the incomplete front fascia and sensor mounting area, the forward safety system is a qualitative concern that should be checked during a complete diagnostic inspection and repair assessment. The condition of hidden structural components, cooling-system components, sensors, wiring, airbags, mechanical systems, and alignment cannot be determined from the provided findings. NHTSA recall campaign 23V526000 is listed for this 2023 Hyundai Kona. It concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, whose electrical components may overheat and increase the risk of a vehicle fire. The stated remedy is inspection and, where necessary, replacement of the controller by a Hyundai dealer at no charge. The available information does not establish whether this vehicle has received the recall repair.