2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Limited

The auction record identifies this 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe as having a salvage title and lists SIDE as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification because extensive collision damage is clearly visible along the left side. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated along the left side, extending from the front bumper through the rear quarter panel. The left front bumper cover is separated from the adjoining panels, leaving a large gap and exposing internal components. The left front headlamp assembly or outer lens is missing, leaving an open cavity. The left front fender is creased and deformed around the wheel arch and bumper junction, with scraped paint and an irregular panel edge. Both the left front and left rear doors have large dents and creases across the outer panels, together with extensive dark scraping and paint transfer. The left rocker panel and lower door edges show pronounced deformation and scraped paint, indicating that the lower side structure should be carefully inspected for alignment and structural damage. At the rear, the left quarter panel is heavily dented and creased around the fuel-filler area and wheel arch, with extensive scraping and exposed underlying surfaces. The fuel-filler door is missing, the left rear wheel-arch trim and panel edges are damaged, and the outer section of the left rear lamp assembly is absent. A physical inspection is required to assess possible damage behind the visible panels, including the rocker area, door supports, wheel-arch structure, suspension and steering components, wiring, lighting systems, safety restraints, and vehicle alignment. The missing lamps and exposed components should also be checked for water or impact-related damage before road use. Repair costs may be substantial because the damage involves multiple body panels, lighting assemblies, exterior trim, and potentially structural areas. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited SUV assembled in South Korea. The decoded specifications indicate four-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain with a four-cylinder engine and electric motor, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Listed equipment includes curtain airbags for both seating rows, front and side airbags, ABS, stability and traction control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, parking assistance, and a rear-visibility system. The operation and calibration of these systems should be verified after repairs. NHTSA records list five recalls associated with the 2022 Santa Fe model year. They concern a high-pressure fuel-pipe connection on applicable 2.5-liter turbocharged vehicles, a turbocharger oil-supply pipe, automatic-transmission fail-safe operation, certain tow-hitch harnesses, and a rearview camera circuit-board defect that may prevent the camera image from displaying. Applicability and completion status for this specific VIN should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorised dealer before purchase.