2023 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, VIN KM8K6CABXPU985687. The NHTSA VIN decoding identifies it as a five-door SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a continuously variable transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. No specific damage findings were provided. The auction record lists the condition as “Certificate of Title” and the primary damage as “HAIL.” These are auction designations and are not, by themselves, verified damage findings. Stage 1 reported that certificate-of-title status could not be confirmed from the photos. It also reported that the roof, hood, and rear hatch appeared largely smooth, without the concentrated shallow-dent pattern expected for hail; therefore, the HAIL primary-damage claim was not supported by the visible evidence. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for certain 2023 Hyundai Kona vehicles: recall 23V526000, concerning the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of a vehicle fire. The remedy involves inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the controller at no charge. The recall completion status for this specific vehicle was not provided and should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.