2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The front end has severe damage. The front bumper cover is detached and hanging downward, with multiple broken sections, displaced lower trim and shield pieces, and exposed internal components and wiring. The front grille and surrounding fascia panels are missing, leaving the radiator area, mounting structures, and other front-end components exposed. The exposed bumper reinforcement has visible scraping and appears uneven and deformed. The hood has a raised, uneven leading edge with creasing and localized deformation across the front section. Scraped and chipped paint is present along the hood’s front edge. At the rear, the lower-left portion of the tailgate has a moderate dent and crease with scraped and chipped paint. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed. The condition of other airbags, the restraint-system components, cooling system, wiring, structural members, suspension, steering, and mechanical systems cannot be determined from the provided findings. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or road use. 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 GDI THETA II engine, and an Alabama, USA manufacturing location. NHTSA records list four recalls for this model and year: front coil springs that may fracture and puncture a tire; ABS-module electrical faults that may cause an engine-compartment fire, including an expanded campaign; and side-curtain airbags that may not deploy properly or may release a component during deployment. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase or operation.