2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, although title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. Its primary damage is listed as “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible severe rear-end damage supports this damage classification; the salvage-certificate title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The vehicle has extensive damage across the rear. The rear bumper cover is missing across the visible rear width, exposing the bumper components and inner body areas. Both rear quarter panels are damaged, with torn, deformed, or open sections around the tail lamps and wheel arches. The left rear tail-lamp mounting area also has displaced trim and exposed openings. The lower rear liftgate is crushed and heavily creased, with deformation extending across the lower hatch edge. Both lower rear corners show missing or displaced exterior material and damaged trim. Repairs will likely require replacement and/or structural repair of multiple rear body panels, the liftgate, bumper components, lamp mounting areas, and associated trim. The condition of hidden structural, electrical, lighting, and safety-system components requires physical inspection. The interior has minor cosmetic wear, including dark staining on the driver-side floor mat and surrounding floor area, multiple stains on the rear seat cushion and seatback, and discoloration and surface wear on the center armrest. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a listed output of 185 horsepower. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The VIN decode does not provide transmission details. The provided NHTSA recall data lists four recalls for this model and year. These involve possible front coil-spring fracture, two ABS-module electrical-fire recalls, and side-curtain air-bag deployment components. Recall repairs should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase. A comprehensive inspection is recommended, including the rear structure, underbody, suspension, wiring, air-bag and restraint systems, ABS system, liftgate operation, and a scan for stored fault codes.