2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

The vehicle is a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe with a salvage certificate of title. The auction classified the primary damage as hail. However, the Stage 1 photo assessment reported that the roof, hood, and liftgate appeared largely smooth, with no visible concentration of numerous shallow dents on the upward-facing panels; the visible evidence did not support the claimed hail damage. No separate damage findings were provided. The VIN decodes as a Santa Fe SUV with 4WD, a gasoline 2.5-liter four-cylinder GDI Theta III engine, and an automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States and is identified as an SEL with Convenience Package/XRT trim. Official recall records list five campaigns for this model year. These include recalls involving the fuel pipe and turbocharger oil supply pipe on vehicles equipped with applicable 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, an automatic-transmission fail-safe function, certain trailer-hitch harnesses, and a rearview camera circuit board. Applicability may depend on the vehicle’s equipment, and the completion status of these recalls was not provided. The buyer should have a Hyundai dealer verify the VIN-specific recall status and confirm that any required repairs have been completed.