2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Calligraphy

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed in the auction record as “CERT OF SALVAGE < 75% DAMAGE,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification because substantial damage is visible to the front bumper and grille. However, the photographs do not establish whether the total damage meets the stated salvage-certificate threshold. The front bumper cover has severe crushing, cracking, and irregular deformation across the center and right side, with the lower edge displaced and uneven. The lower front grille contains broken and missing sections, and the horizontal chrome-colored trim is cracked, distorted, and separated from the surrounding bumper. A wide, uneven gap is also visible where the front edge of the hood meets the right front fender near the headlamp and bumper corner. These findings indicate significant front-end collision damage. The extent of damage to the underlying reinforcement, cooling system, lighting, sensors, mounting points, and other components cannot be determined from the listed findings. The driver steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed and hangs over the steering-wheel spokes. The vehicle should not be considered road-ready until the restraint system and collision-related electrical systems have been professionally diagnosed and repaired. A comprehensive inspection should also verify the front structure, steering and suspension components, wheel alignment, engine-bay systems, and proper operation of all safety and driver-assistance features. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for the 2022 Santa Fe. Recall 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak at the high-pressure fuel-pump-to-fuel-rail connection on vehicles equipped with the 2.5L turbocharged engine, creating a fire risk. Recall 22V197000 concerns a turbocharger oil supply pipe that may crack and leak oil, also creating a potential fire risk. Recall 22V746000 concerns a transmission oil-pump malfunction that may result in loss of drive power; the remedy includes inspection or transmission replacement as necessary and a transmission-control-unit software update. Recall 23V181000 applies to vehicles potentially equipped with an original-equipment or dealer-installed tow-hitch harness; water accumulation in the harness module may cause an electrical short and fire. Recall 24V879000 concerns a rearview camera circuit-board failure that may prevent the rearview image from displaying. Recall applicability depends on the vehicle’s equipment and configuration, and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.