2020 HYUNDAI KONA SEL Plus

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Kona as having a salvage title with “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible side-body damage supports the unverified SIDE claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The left front door has a large irregular dent with multiple creases, scraped and discolored paint, and deformation across the middle and lower outer panel. The left rear door also shows broad deformation and creasing, with scuffing and paint-transfer marks. The rocker panel and lower door trim beneath these doors are visibly distorted, with an irregular gap near the front door. At the left front corner, the lower bumper cover is cracked, and the adjacent black lower bumper section appears displaced. Inside the vehicle, white airbag fabric is hanging from the upper right-front passenger-side roof and door area. Green curtain-airbag fabric is also hanging along the right-rear roof liner beside the passenger window. These visible deployments indicate that the restraint system requires comprehensive inspection and repair. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus, a gasoline-powered SUV with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI Nu engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V301000 concerns potentially improperly heat-treated piston oil rings on vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The condition may cause engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components, with associated crash and fire risks; the remedy involves inspection, possible engine replacement, and installation of related software. Recall 20V022000 concerns an incorrect gross axle weight rating on the certification label, with replacement labeling provided by Hyundai. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection should include the engine, drivetrain, chassis, body structure, bumper mounting areas, wiring, and complete airbag and restraint systems.