2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and an auction primary-damage description of SIDE. Stage 1 reports that visible collision damage is present at the front-side corner, supporting the auction’s SIDE description. However, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The visible damage is concentrated around the front wheel area. The front fender has a pronounced crease and irregular deformation around the wheel arch, with disturbed panel edges above and behind the wheel. The adjacent front bumper corner has cracked and displaced sections, broken edges, and an uneven gap between the bumper, fender, and wheel-opening trim. Part of the wheel-arch trim is missing or broken, leaving inner wheel-well components exposed. A separate curved black plastic trim component is shown detached on the ground, with rough or broken ends. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup with 4WD, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline GDI THETA III engine, and SEL Activity Package series designation. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The transmission type is not specified in the provided decode. Official NHTSA recall information lists four recalls applicable to this make, model, and year. Recall 22V197000 concerns a turbocharger oil-supply pipe that may crack and leak oil, creating a potential fire risk; the remedy is replacement of the pipe. Recall 22V746000 concerns an automatic-transmission oil-pump malfunction that may result in loss of drive power; the remedy includes inspection or replacement of the transmission and a control-unit software update. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach, and recall 23V181000 concerns a tow-hitch harness module that may short and create a fire risk. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase. The provided damage findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, wheel, or other mechanical and safety systems, so a comprehensive physical inspection and functional evaluation are recommended.