2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is listed with a PERMIT SALVAGE condition and REAR END as the auction’s primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the left rear body and bumper supports the stated REAR END claim. The PERMIT SALVAGE status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. Visible damage is concentrated at the left rear quarter panel, wheel-arch area, and bumper corner. The quarter panel is severely crushed and buckled, with sharply deformed surfaces, exposed gaps, and damaged edges. The left rear bumper corner is torn, crushed, and displaced, with an open gap at the junction with the quarter panel. Part of the black wheel-arch molding is missing, leaving mounting points and exposed panel edges visible. Additional deformation extends around the quarter-panel edge and bumper corner, with torn material and an irregular opening beside the left tail lamp. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a gasoline-powered 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with a 2.4-liter GDI Theta II engine and 4x2 drivetrain. It was manufactured by Kia Motor Manufacturing in Georgia, USA. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 17V358000, concerning corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch cable. If the secondary latch does not engage, the hood could open while driving. The specified remedy is replacement of the secondary latch cable by a dealer at no charge. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. A thorough inspection should also cover the rear body structure, tail-lamp mounting area, bumper supports, wheel-arch area, suspension, and alignment before repair or purchase.