2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Sport Base

The auction record lists this 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as a salvage-title vehicle with “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear-end damage—including the missing rear bumper cover and deformation around the rear quarter panels and liftgate—supports the stated rear-end classification. Salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The rear bumper cover is missing across the full vehicle width, exposing the bumper mounting brackets and internal rear-corner components on both sides. The right rear quarter area adjacent to the tail lamp shows creasing and deformation. The left rear quarter panel also has dents, creases, and exposed areas where rear-corner trim is missing. The lower liftgate has horizontal dents and creasing around the license-plate mounting area and lower edge. Both front headlight lenses appear cloudy and yellowed, which is a minor cosmetic issue. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a 4x2 SUV with a gasoline 2.4-liter four-cylinder GDI THETA II engine, rated at 185 hp. It is listed as the Sport Base trim and was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Transmission details were not provided. NHTSA records list four recalls for this model and year: front coil springs that may fracture; two ABS-module electrical-short/fire-related recalls, including an expansion campaign; and side-curtain air bags with a component that may detach during deployment. The available information does not confirm whether any of these recall repairs have been completed. A physical inspection should verify structural and mounting-point condition behind the missing bumper, operation of the liftgate and rear lighting, possible damage to safety systems, and overall roadworthiness.