2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GI

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the unverified FRONT END classification, while the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from the exterior and interior photographs. The front hood is severely deformed across its front section, with a pronounced central crease, a large torn opening, sharply folded metal, and a raised, distorted leading edge. The front bumper cover is severely broken at the vehicle-right corner, with missing or fractured material and internal components visible behind it. The lower center grille area is also moderately damaged and open. Both the driver steering-wheel airbag and the driver knee airbag below the steering column are visibly deployed. The VIN decodes as a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV/MPV, VIN KM8SM4HF8HU234593. It is identified with a 3.3-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II V6 engine, 4x2 drive, and production in South Korea by Hyundai Motor Co. NHTSA recall records associated with this model year include potential issues involving the tire-pressure monitoring system, secondary hood-latch cable, 3.3-liter engine crankshaft and bearing wear, accessory trailer-hitch wiring, front seat-belt warning wiring, and the ABS module/multi-fuse, which could create an engine-compartment fire risk. Applicability and completion status should be verified by VIN with Hyundai before purchase. Due to the extensive front-end damage and deployed airbags, a complete structural, restraint-system, cooling-system, electrical, and mechanical inspection is recommended before repair or operation.