2021 HYUNDAI KONA Ultimate

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “ALL OVER” primary damage. The available assessment reports that the photographs support extensive collision damage across multiple zones, including both sides, the front, and the rear. It also states that no clear roof deformation or rollover-specific damage is visible, although rollover damage cannot be confirmed from the photographs and the salvage-title status cannot be independently verified from exterior images. The body has severe damage on both sides. The left and right front and rear doors are extensively dented and creased, with additional crushing around the left front door edge and A-pillar area. Both rear quarter panels are heavily crushed around the wheel openings and rear bumper junctions. The left front fender is missing or substantially absent, while the right front fender is also absent or extensively removed around the wheel arch. The front bumper and fascia are torn and displaced on both sides, with open gaps and exposed internal components around the grille and lower bumper. The hood has moderate deformation, including raised creases, uneven front gaps, and damage near the headlamp areas. At the rear, the bumper cover and lower fascia are missing, exposing reinforcement areas, wiring, brackets, and mounting hardware. Both lower rear corners have missing or displaced trim, with additional deformation visible on the right side. The right exterior mirror glass appears fragmented or missing. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed along the left side of the roof and window area, and a side airbag is deployed from the front passenger seat. These restraint-system components, along with the associated sensors and control systems, will require professional inspection and likely replacement. A safety recall applies to certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Recall 21V301000 concerns piston oil rings that may not have been properly heat-treated, potentially causing engine damage, stalling, or an oil-related fire. Hyundai’s stated remedy includes engine inspection and, where necessary, engine replacement, together with installation of Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software. The vehicle’s engine specification and recall completion status were not provided, so eligibility and repair status should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai. Overall, the findings indicate extensive multi-area collision damage, deployed airbags, missing exterior components, and exposed wiring and structural mounting areas. A complete inspection of the body structure, wheel-arch and suspension areas, lighting, wiring, restraint systems, drivetrain, and mechanical components is essential before purchase or repair planning.