2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction listing identifies this 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as “PERMIT SALVAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated front-end damage claim through the extensive hood, grille, and front-bumper damage. The permit-salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The hood has severe deformation, including multiple deep longitudinal and transverse creases, sharp folds, and a large crushed area across the front-center and front half. Its leading edge is raised and irregular. The front bumper cover and lower grille area are also severely damaged, with irregular openings, separated edges, uneven surfaces, and broken or displaced black trim. Several front-grille bars and surrounding trim are broken or displaced, leaving irregular gaps and exposed areas. Both the driver and passenger airbags are visibly deployed. Additional restraint material is hanging from the lower dashboard near the driver’s footwell. The vehicle should therefore be treated as requiring replacement of deployed restraint components and a complete inspection of the related safety systems, in addition to front-end body repairs. The findings do not establish the condition of any components not described above. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, classified as a sport utility/multipurpose vehicle. It is specified with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline GDI THETA II engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Kia Georgia, Inc. in the United States. Official NHTSA recall records list recalls for the hood secondary-latch cable, the driver’s seat-belt anchorage, and the ABS module/multi-fuse. The recall data provided does not confirm whether the repairs have been completed on this individual vehicle, so completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.