2026 HYUNDAI KONA SEL Sport

This 2026 Hyundai Kona is listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction’s unverified primary-damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible deformation and creasing of the left-side doors support the auction’s SIDE classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the exterior and interior photos. The main visible damage affects both left-side doors. The left front and left rear door outer panels have large concave dents, sharp creases, and uneven contours. The lower left doors and rocker-area cladding have multiple abrasion marks and scuffs. Additional cosmetic damage includes light scuffing on the front left fender near the wheel arch and horizontal scuff marks on the lower rear bumper cover. The restraint system shows significant deployment-related damage. White airbag fabric is protruding from the outer side of the front passenger seat, and a large curtain airbag is extended along the left roof-side area above the rear side window. The airbag system, seat belts, related sensors, wiring, and surrounding structure require thorough inspection and appropriate replacement before the vehicle is considered safe for road use. No mechanical or underbody findings were provided. According to the VIN decode, this is a South Korea-built Hyundai Kona SEL Sport SUV with 4WD, a 2.0-liter gasoline MPI NU PE engine, and a five-door body configuration. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 Hyundai Kona model year. Recall 26V047000 concerns an instrument-panel software error that may prevent the display of critical information such as vehicle speed or warning lights; the remedy is a free software update. Recall 26V069000 concerns potentially cracked front steering knuckles that could cause loss of steering control; dealers are to inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary. Recall 26V452000 concerns the rear center-seat belt buckle, which may fail to properly restrain an occupant; the remedy is free buckle replacement, and the rear center seat should not be used until the repair is completed. Recall completion and vehicle-specific applicability should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA.