2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The vehicle is listed with a FRONT END primary-damage designation and a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE auction condition. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END claim; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The recorded damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has extensive crumpling and multiple sharp creases, with a large uneven gap above the grille. The front bumper fascia is severely cracked and deformed, with separated sections, an exposed lower opening, and a large irregular gap on the right side. The right headlamp assembly has visible lens or housing damage, including an open dark section and irregular edges. The windshield is severely shattered, with dense fracturing and numerous radiating cracks across a substantial portion of the glass. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe SUV with four-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records show three applicable recalls: the secondary hood-latch cable may corrode and bind; the driver’s seat-belt anchor bolt may not be sufficiently tightened; and the ABS module may develop an electrical short that could result in an engine-compartment fire. The completion status of these recalls is not provided and should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. In particular, the hood-latch recall should be checked during repairs because the hood is extensively damaged. A full structural, restraint-system, lighting, braking, and mechanical inspection is recommended before purchase or road use.