2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID Calligraphy

The vehicle is a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Auction records list the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage with “REAR END” identified as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear liftgate, rear window, and rear bumper damage supports the stated rear-end damage classification; however, the Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The rear liftgate window glass is missing, with jagged remaining glass and damaged edges around the opening. The liftgate outer panel is severely crushed, creased, and deformed across the center and lower sections. The surrounding panels on both sides of the rear window opening also show pronounced deformation, torn edges, and irregular gaps. The rear bumper cover is visibly distorted and displaced, with heavy creasing and poor alignment across the center and both sides. A central section of the rear liftgate trim is missing, leaving a large opening beneath the SANTA FE lettering. The extent of the rear structural and liftgate-area damage should be assessed during a physical inspection, including the liftgate structure, hinges, latch, rear body panels, bumper reinforcement, lighting, wiring, rear camera, and water sealing. The vehicle should not be considered road-ready until the missing glass and damaged components have been properly repaired and all safety systems have been checked. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for the relevant Santa Fe Hybrid model range. Recall 25V808000 concerns improper rearview-camera wiring installation, which may cause the rearview image not to display; the remedy is replacement of the camera wiring harness. Recall 25V809000 concerns improperly installed side-curtain airbags; the remedy is inspection and, if necessary, reinstallation. Recall 26V218000 concerns front seat-belt anchors that may detach; the remedy is inspection and reinforcement or replacement as required. Recall applicability and completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.