2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ

This 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz is listed with a salvage certificate of title and an auction primary-damage classification of “front end.” The available Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports the front-end claim because broken or missing trim is visible in the center grille; substantial damage is also present on the left-side doors. The left front door has a large inward deformation across the lower and middle sections, with multiple creases and surface scuffing. The left rear door has similar broad inward deformation, creasing, and scuff marks across its lower and middle sections. At the front center grille, several trim bars are broken, displaced, or missing, leaving irregular gaps. According to the VIN decode, this is a 4WD/4x4 pickup manufactured in the United States by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a five-seat, two-row configuration. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach and requires inspection and replacement or securing as necessary. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potentially water-affected tow-hitch harness module that may short and cause a fire; the recall applies to vehicles equipped with the relevant original-equipment or dealer-installed tow-hitch harness. Recall completion should be verified by VIN, and the vehicle should undergo a comprehensive inspection to assess the full extent of collision damage and confirm the condition and operation of all affected systems.