2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Limited

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE, with REAR END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible rear-end damage supports the REAR END classification; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated on the left rear corner. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are extensively crushed and sharply creased, with torn metal, exposed internal components, and deformation extending upward around the rear quarter-window and roof-side area. The left rear quarter glass is missing, leaving the window opening exposed and damaged. The left side of the rear liftgate is deeply buckled and folded, with distorted edges around the rear lamp, liftgate opening, Hyundai emblem, and model lettering. The left rear bumper and lower fascia are crushed, torn, displaced, and partially missing. The left rear combination lamp is fractured and incomplete. Wiring, rods, brackets, and other components are exposed or hanging from the damaged lower rear corner. The rear windshield is also missing, leaving the full rear window opening exposed. Based on the extent of the visible deformation, repairs may involve body panels, the quarter-window and rear windshield openings, liftgate and bumper components, lighting, wiring, brackets, and potentially underlying rear body structure. The condition of the frame or unibody alignment, suspension, wheel and tire, fuel-filler system, rear sensors, electrical systems, airbags, and mechanical components cannot be determined from the provided findings. A comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, and water-intrusion inspection is recommended before purchase or repair. NHTSA decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited SUV, VIN 5NMP34G14RH006618, with 4x2 drive, a 1.6-liter turbocharged T-GDI Gamma-II engine, and assembly by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The provided NHTSA records list recalls for certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles involving rearview-camera software, transmission-control software and possible dual-clutch transmission replacement, second-row seat wiring that may affect airbag operation, the rear sunshade switch, the starter-motor terminal cover, rearview-camera wiring, and front seat-belt anchors. Recall applicability and completion status for this specific VIN should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before operation.