2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Base

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title with “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear-end collision damage supports the stated rear-end damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The rear bumper cover is completely missing, exposing the underlying bumper components and mounting areas. The exposed lower rear bumper components are broken, separated, and displaced across both rear corners and the center. Both rear quarter panels are severely deformed: the left side is crushed and heavily creased around the rear lamp opening and wheel arch, while the right side is dented, creased, and deformed around the lamp opening and bumper corner. The outer tail-lamp sections are missing on both sides, leaving the lamp cavities and mounting hardware exposed. Sections of the plastic wheel-arch trim are also missing from both rear wheel arches. The VIN identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter gasoline direct-injection GDI THETA II engine, and a base trim. It was manufactured by Kia Motor Manufacturing in Georgia, USA. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle: recall 17V358000 concerns corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch actuating cable, which could allow the hood to open while driving if the latches are not properly engaged. Hyundai’s specified remedy is replacement of the secondary latch cable at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.