2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the extensive front-end collision damage and deployed airbags visibly support the primary-damage classification; however, the stated damage extent of more than 75% cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The front end has severe damage. The hood is heavily crushed and folded across the front and both corners. The front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving the radiator, condenser, internal mounting areas, wiring, and other components exposed. The front bumper reinforcement is bent and distorted, particularly on the right side. The cooling assembly area and surrounding front panels also appear visibly distorted or absent. Electrical wiring and connectors are exposed and hanging in the front engine compartment. Both front fenders are severely creased, folded, and torn around the wheel openings. Additional damage includes a displaced left exterior mirror, detached or missing side-sill trim along the front half of the left rocker panel, and moderate deformation and paint scuffing on the lower left rear door and adjacent rear quarter panel. The windshield has extensive spiderweb cracking and multiple impact-damaged areas. Airbags are deployed from the steering wheel, lower dashboard area, and side-curtain locations. The photographs do not establish the condition of the underlying mechanical, structural, cooling, steering, suspension, or restraint-system components, so a comprehensive physical inspection is essential. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Kia Georgia, Inc. in the United States. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year: a secondary hood-latch cable recall, a driver’s seat-belt anchor-bolt recall, and an ABS-module electrical-short/fire-risk recall. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase or road use, particularly given the collision damage and exposed front-end components.