2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (P)” condition and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible damage is concentrated mainly around the front and rear bumper areas, with no clearly substantial side-panel impact damage visible; accordingly, the SIDE classification is not supported by the photos. Stage 1 also notes that the CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (P) status cannot be confirmed from exterior photos. The documented exterior damage is primarily cosmetic. The front bumper cover has light scuffing and scratches at the corner and lower lip, extending to the adjacent front fender edge. The rear bumper cover has numerous horizontal scratches and scuffed areas, with visible paint transfer or paint loss across the centre and left sections; this is the most significant recorded exterior damage and is described as moderate. Additional light scuff marks are present on the upper right rear quarter panel ahead of the taillight. Inside, the driver’s seat outer bolster and front edge show creasing, abrasion, and surface wear. The steering-wheel rim also has visible wear and discoloration around the main gripping areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS SUV with a 3.3-litre GDI Lambda II gasoline V6, 4x2 drivetrain, and a South Korean manufacturing origin. The decoded vehicle information lists curtain airbags for the first, second, and third rows, front and side airbags for the first row, a driver-knee airbag, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The supplied recall data lists several campaigns that may require verification against this VIN and the vehicle’s service history: a TPMS configuration issue; corrosion and binding of the secondary hood-latch cable; potential engine-bearing wear in certain 3.3-litre engines; an accessory trailer-hitch wiring-harness issue; possible damage to the front seat-belt buckle wiring; and an ABS-module electrical-short risk that may cause an engine-compartment fire. Buyers should confirm with Hyundai or an authorised dealer whether these campaigns apply to this vehicle and whether all required repairs have been completed.