2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT GLS

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “CERT OF TITLE SLVG REBUILDABLE” condition and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END classification; however, the salvage/rebuildable title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The visible damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood’s leading edge is bent and raised, with an uneven gap above the grille and headlights. The front bumper cover is severely separated from the body at both front corners, with torn edges, open gaps, and black components exposed behind it. The grille has displaced chrome bars, open gaps, and broken or missing black trim. Broken sections and missing material are also visible in the upper radiator/grille support area, exposing internal components. There is a substantial separation at the front junction between the hood, fender area, headlamp, and bumper cover, with internal structure visible. Both front headlamp lenses appear hazy and discolored. The front edge of the hood has broad paint abrasion and discoloration. The driver airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel, indicating that the restraint system requires further assessment and likely repair or replacement. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport GLS SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline direct-injection engine, manufactured by Kia Motor Manufacturing in Georgia, USA. The transmission type was not provided. NHTSA records list recalls for this model and year involving the secondary hood-latch cable and the ABS module. The hood-latch recall concerns corrosion or binding that may prevent the secondary latch from engaging. The ABS-module recalls concern possible brake-fluid leakage and an electrical short that could increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire; recall 21V303000 supersedes 20V520000. The completion status of these recalls for this vehicle was not provided and should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer. A physical inspection should assess the underlying front-end structure, hood-latch operation, cooling and lighting components, wiring, airbag and seat-belt restraint systems, ABS module, and overall repair quality before purchase.