2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” condition designation and a primary damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification, with extensive damage to the left-side doors, quarter panel, and rocker area. The certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The front end also has moderate to severe collision damage. Several front grille bars and surrounding grille sections are broken, displaced, or missing, including damage to the lower bumper grille. The left front bumper corner has a large torn opening with irregular edges, exposed internal components, and an incomplete lower lamp surround. The wheel-arch trim is missing from the left front fender, leaving multiple mounting holes exposed. The left front door is severely deformed, with deep creasing, scraping, and paint transfer across the outer panel. The left rear door also has pronounced dents, creases, and scraping. Additional damage is visible on the left rear quarter panel, while the lower rocker-panel cladding is separated or displaced along the damaged side. Exposed airbag material is visible in the upper left interior and at the outer side of the driver’s seat, indicating that the restraint system requires inspection and likely repair or replacement. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup with 4WD, a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The provided recall information lists two campaigns for applicable 2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach and requires inspection and securing or replacement as necessary. Recall 23V181000 concerns a tow-hitch harness that may short and cause a fire; it applies to vehicles equipped with the specified original-equipment or dealer-installed tow-hitch harness. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be verified with Hyundai.