2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title, with hail recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo assessment found that the hail claim is not supported by the visible evidence: the hood and rear hatch appear largely smooth, without numerous small shallow dents concentrated on the upward-facing panels. The roof was not shown clearly enough to assess. The Certificate-of-Title designation is administrative and cannot be confirmed as a damage finding from the photos. Visible damage is primarily cosmetic. The hood has multiple large, irregular areas where the white surface coating has peeled or is missing, exposing a gray underlayer. The front-left headlamp lens is visibly cloudy and discolored. No other damage findings were provided. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 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 origin. NHTSA records list three safety recalls applicable to this make, model, and year: the secondary hood-latch cable, the driver’s seat-belt anchor, and the ABS module/multi-fuse, which may create an engine-compartment fire risk. The recall remedies were specified as free dealer repairs. Completion status for this individual vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.