2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ

The auction records list the vehicle as having a salvage certificate and identify the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that visible damage on the left side supports the stated SIDE designation; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The documented damage is concentrated on the left front door. The lower rear section has a pronounced inward dent with multiple creases and an uneven lower door contour, classified as moderate collision damage. Several dark linear scuff marks and abrasion-like discolorations are also visible across the lower portion of the door and near the adjacent lower side trim. These findings indicate that the left front door and nearby lower side area require repair and refinishing assessment. VIN data identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup with 4WD, a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Two relevant Hyundai safety recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach and requires inspection and replacement or securing of the moldings as necessary. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potential electrical short in the tow-hitch harness module caused by water accumulation; this applies to vehicles equipped with the affected original-equipment or Hyundai-dealer-installed tow-hitch harness. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.