2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Calligraphy

This 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy is listed by the auction with a salvage vehicle title and “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear tailgate and bumper deformation supports the stated rear-end damage code. The salvage title itself cannot be confirmed or contradicted from exterior photographs alone. The lower center section of the rear tailgate, including the area around the license-plate recess, has visible creasing and inward deformation. The rear bumper cover is deformed and scuffed across the center and left lower sections. The left rear bumper corner is displaced, with separation along the lower edge; a portion of the lower-left bumper is visibly detached and hanging below the surrounding bumper line. These findings are classified as moderate collision damage. A physical inspection is recommended to check the bumper mounting points, tailgate structure, rear body panels, lighting, rear sensors, wiring, and any damage hidden behind the exterior components. NHTSA decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy SUV with 4x2 drive, a turbocharged 2.5-liter T-GDI Theta III gasoline engine, and a U.S. build location at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Alabama. The VIN decodes cleanly. NHTSA recall records list several campaigns for 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. These include recalls involving the rearview-camera display and trailer parking-assist software, transmission-control software and possible dual-clutch-transmission inspection, second-row seat wiring that may affect air-bag deployment, the overhead-console rear-sunshade switch, the starter-motor positive-terminal cover, rearview-camera wiring installation, and front seat-belt anchors. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase, and any outstanding repairs should be completed by an authorized dealer.