2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Base

The auction lists the primary damage as **REAR END** and the condition as **CERTIFICATE OF TITLE**. The visible evidence supports the unverified rear-end damage claim: the rear bumper assembly and rear lamp assemblies are missing, and both visible rear corner areas show deformation. Certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The rear bumper assembly is absent across the lower rear of the vehicle, exposing the rear body panel, mounting holes, internal bumper components, trailer hitch, and exhaust outlet. Both rear corner lamp assemblies are missing, leaving the cavities, wiring, and mounting points exposed. The quarter panels around both lamp openings and lower rear corners show pronounced creasing and deformation. The removed bumper cover, rear lamp assemblies, and additional rear trim components are shown separately on the ground. Visible scuffing is present on the exposed rear panel. Inside the cabin, the upper steering-wheel rim has minor peeling and abrasion of its outer grip material. The check-engine warning indicator is illuminated. This is a visual cue consistent with a possible engine or emissions-related issue, but the specific fault cannot be determined from the available findings and should be diagnosed electronically and mechanically. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter gasoline GDI THETA II engine, and a base trim. It was manufactured in the United States by Kia Motor Manufacturing, Georgia. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle: campaign **17V358000**, concerning corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch cable. If the secondary latch does not engage, the hood could open while driving. The recall remedy is replacement of the secondary latch cable by Hyundai at no charge; recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.