2023 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The vehicle is listed with a **salvage certificate**, with the auction’s primary damage classification recorded as **front end**. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the FRONT END classification, with substantial damage at the left front bumper and fender. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. Visible damage is concentrated on the left front side. The left front bumper cover is torn, displaced, and partially missing, leaving internal components and wiring exposed. Components in the bumper-side lighting and trim area are also missing or incomplete. The left front fender is severely crushed or torn away around the wheel opening, with a large irregular gap and exposed inner components. The wheel-arch molding is missing. Additional body damage includes deformation at the left front corner of the hood and a broad dent and crease across the outer panel of the left front door. The condition of concealed structural components, lighting systems, wiring, suspension, wheel-related components, and other mechanical or safety systems cannot be determined from the provided findings. A thorough physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended before purchase. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this 2023 Hyundai Kona: recall **23V526000**, concerning the Idle Stop & Go electric oil pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Hyundai’s stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.