2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a Salvage Certificate of Title, with FRONT END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the unverified FRONT END claim; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The vehicle has severe damage to the front bumper assembly. The painted bumper cover is missing, exposing the underlying bumper and cooling components. The grille and surrounding front fascia are also absent, leaving open gaps around both headlights and exposing internal components. The front edge of the hood has a localized crease and downward deformation near the center. Additional front-end components are detached or exposed. Black plastic parts and wiring are hanging in the front-left bumper and wheel-opening area, with further plastic material below that corner. The front-right bumper corner is open, with separated plastic mounting components and other internal parts visible. A detached black trim panel with a Hyundai emblem is lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. The provided findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, cooling system, lighting, suspension, steering, airbags, or other components behind the damaged areas. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive/4x2 configuration, a gasoline 2.4-liter GDI THETA II engine, and a United States build from Kia Motor Manufacturing in Georgia. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 17V358000 concerns corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch cable. If the secondary latch does not engage, the hood could open while driving. Hyundai’s stated remedy is replacement of the secondary latch cable at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai using the vehicle identification number, particularly given the visible hood damage.