2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The vehicle is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with a certificate of title. The auction lists the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover and lower front bumper trim are visibly broken, separated, and scraped. The lower front bumper cover is severely damaged, hanging downward, and has a large open section exposing components behind it. The lower grille/valance area is displaced and partially missing. The lower bumper trim is also severely cracked and detached across the lower front area, with fractured edges and a substantial downward-opening gap. Moderate white paint transfer, scratches, and gouges are present on the front-left bumper corner and the lower edge of the adjacent left front fender. The VIN identifies the vehicle as a four-door SUV/MPV built in the United States by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. It is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline GDI Theta II engine, rated at 185 horsepower, and 4x2 drive. The supplied NHTSA records list four safety recalls for this model and year. Recall 17V577000 concerns front coil springs that may fracture and puncture a tire. Recall 22V056000 and its expansion, 22V810000, concern a possible ABS-module electrical short that could cause an engine-compartment fire; the manufacturer advises parking the vehicle outdoors and away from structures until the repair is completed. Recall 17V801000 concerns side-curtain air-bag components that may detach during deployment. The completion status of these recalls for this specific vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase. A thorough inspection should confirm the condition of the components behind the damaged bumper, the left-front fender mounting points, grille and valance components, lighting, cooling system, wiring, sensors, front suspension, and alignment. The vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until the front-end damage and all related safety systems have been professionally assessed and repaired.