2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

This 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction’s primary-damage designation is TOP/ROOF. However, Stage 1’s photo review found no visible deformation or other clear roof or top damage; the visible damage is concentrated on the lower rocker cladding and front lower bumper trim. Therefore, the TOP/ROOF designation is not supported by the visible evidence reviewed. The front lower bumper corner has a black trim or under-trim piece that is detached and protruding downward. The lower rocker cladding between the doors is separated and uneven, with open sections, exposed material, and visible gaps beneath the doors. These findings are classified as moderate collision-related damage. The provided findings do not document mechanical, structural, interior, or water-related conditions, so those areas require separate inspection. Factory data identifies the vehicle as a four-wheel-drive SUV with a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder GDI Theta II engine rated at 185 horsepower. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year: a secondary hood-latch cable recall, a driver’s seat-belt anchor recall, and an ABS module/multi-fuse recall involving a potential electrical short and engine-compartment fire risk. The applicable recall repairs should be confirmed through Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.