2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Limited

The vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe listed with the auction’s unverified primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports this claim. The auction condition is listed as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE,” but Stage 1 states that this condition cannot be confirmed or assessed from the available images. The rear of the vehicle has extensive collision damage. Both rear quarter panels are severely deformed around the lamp openings, with inner components and wiring exposed. Both rear lamp assemblies are missing, and the rear bumper cover, lower rear fascia, and bumper trim are absent. The rear liftgate has substantial dents, creases, scraped areas, and uneven gaps along its lower and side sections. The right-side fuel filler door is also missing, leaving the filler opening exposed. The visible damage will require comprehensive rear-end repair and replacement of multiple exterior and lighting components. The exposed wiring, inner mounting areas, bumper structures, liftgate fitment, and any related safety or mechanical systems should be physically inspected before purchase. The available findings do not establish the condition of components that are not visible. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. The VIN is 5NMS53AA7LH272262. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 21V00M000 concerns possible improper windshield bonding, which could allow the windshield to detach in a crash; the remedy is windshield removal and reinstallation by a dealer. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potentially equipped trailer-hitch wiring harness that may short due to water accumulation and cause a fire; the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer, particularly if a trailer-hitch harness is fitted.