2020 HYUNDAI KONA Ultimate

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and identifies the primary damage as REAR END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the REAR END classification, based on the broken or missing rear liftgate glass and scuffing on the liftgate. Stage 1 also reports that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The rear liftgate window glass is missing, with jagged glass remnants around the opening and along the lower edge. Multiple light-colored scratches and scuff marks are visible on the right side of the rear liftgate near the 1.6T badge. Replacement of the liftgate glass and inspection of the liftgate, surrounding structure, hinges, weather seals, rear camera or other window-mounted equipment, and the interior for secondary glass damage are recommended. No other damage findings were provided. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate SUV with front-wheel drive, a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2020 Kona. Recall 20V022000 concerns a potentially incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating label and calls for installation of a corrected label. Recall 21V301000 concerns piston oil rings on vehicles equipped with the 2.0-litre Nu MPI engine; the decoded vehicle has a 1.6-litre T-GDI engine, so applicability should be confirmed directly by VIN with Hyundai. Recall completion status was not provided.