2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ

The auction records list this 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz as having a salvage-title condition and classify the primary damage as SIDE. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible damage to the right-side doors, quarter panel, and wheel-arch area supports the SIDE classification, although additional front and rear damage is also visible. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The right rear door and quarter panel are severely crushed, with deep dents, creasing, scraped paint, and deformation extending around the fuel-filler area and rear wheel arch. The right rear wheel-arch trim is damaged, incomplete, and separated from the body, leaving gaps and exposed attachment points. The right rear bumper corner is also scuffed, scraped, and irregularly damaged. The outer edge of the right rear taillight area has an opening with exposed dark material, indicating damage around the lamp. The front bumper and lower fascia have severe damage. The bumper cover is torn or detached, particularly at the right front corner, while lower sections are hanging or missing. Open areas in the lower bumper and grille region expose internal components, and detached pieces are visible at both lower front corners. The driver airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of the other airbags, restraint-system components, steering, suspension, wheel alignment, cooling system, or mechanical and electrical systems. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan would be required, together with verification of the repairability of the structural and safety systems. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup with 4WD, a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The decoded information lists the Limited series and indicates manufacture by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach and become a road hazard; the remedy is dealer inspection and replacement or securing of the moldings as necessary. Recall 23V181000 concerns a tow-hitch harness module that may accumulate water and short, potentially causing a fire. This recall applies to vehicles equipped with the affected original-equipment or Hyundai-dealer-installed tow-hitch harness, and the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.