2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Base

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as “REAR END.” However, the provided photo assessment states that the visible photos do not support this classification: the rear bumper, rear lamps, and tailgate appear intact, while the visible denting is concentrated on the side doors and adjacent side panel. Observed damage includes light-colored abrasion marks on the lower front bumper cover near the left corner. The left rear door has a moderate irregular dent and crease around the exterior handle and rear edge, with additional deformation on the adjacent rear quarter panel above and forward of the rear wheel opening. The right rear door also has a moderate broad indentation with irregular creasing around the handle and along the rear portion of the door. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The VIN decoder lists the vehicle as manufactured by Kia Georgia, Inc. in the United States. Three NHTSA recalls are associated with this model and year. They concern possible corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch cable, insufficient tightening of the driver’s seat-belt anchor bolt, and a potential ABS-module electrical short that could cause an engine-compartment fire. Recall repair status for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.