2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Limited, Ultimate

This 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage title and an auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” The visible rear-end damage supports the stated primary-damage classification; however, the salvage-title status itself cannot be verified from the provided photos. The rear bumper cover is missing across the full width of the vehicle, exposing the bumper reinforcement, absorber, mounting brackets, wiring, and other internal components. Both rear corner areas show severe deformation, with crumpled body panels, displaced edges, open gaps, and exposed components around the lamp and bumper openings. The bumper-side covers and associated trim are also missing. The lower liftgate has a pronounced horizontal crease and multiple crushed areas. The rear bumper reinforcement and lower support structure are visibly displaced and deformed. Both lower bumper-mounted lamp assemblies are missing, leaving open housings and exposed wiring. The extent of the damage warrants a thorough inspection of the rear body structure, wiring, lighting systems, parking-assistance components, liftgate operation, and alignment before repair or purchase. Mechanical, electrical, restraint-system, and possible hidden structural damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with front-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a decoded output of 235 hp. The vehicle is identified with Limited/Ultimate trim data and 19-inch wheels. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 18V715000 concerns side-curtain air-bag mounting bolts that may damage the airbags during deployment; the remedy is installation of protective covers. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potential electrical short and fire risk involving certain tow-hitch harness modules; the remedy involves a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.