2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

This 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage certificate and “FRONT END” as the auction’s primary-damage classification. The available assessment reports visible front-end collision damage consistent with that damage code. However, the salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The hood has a pronounced raised gap along its front edge, with substantial creasing across the left and center sections. A large area of hood paint is missing, exposing a lighter underlayer. The front bumper cover is absent from both corners and the center, leaving components and detached material exposed. Multiple grille and lower-fascia pieces are broken or missing. The cooling-pack area, wiring, and mounting components are visibly exposed. The upper front radiator-support area appears distorted, and the front cooling components are exposed below it. The available findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural members, the cooling system, wiring, engine, transmission, suspension, or other components behind the damaged front end. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic scan would be required before repair or purchase decisions. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is deployed, and another deployed airbag bundle is visible below the steering column in the driver footwell. The complete restraint-system condition, including sensors, control modules, seat belts, and other airbags, should be professionally inspected and restored using appropriate replacement parts. Official NHTSA recall information provided for this model and model year includes: - Recall 25V549000: improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts may cause engine damage, loss of drive power, or an oil leak and possible engine-compartment fire. Hyundai’s stated remedy is engine replacement where required. - Recall 25V659000: an incorrectly installed starter-motor positive-terminal cover may cause an electrical short during a crash and increase fire risk. The remedy is inspection and reinstallation of the cover as necessary. - Recall 25V808000: incorrectly installed rearview-camera wiring may cause the camera image to fail. The remedy is replacement of the camera wiring harness. - Recall 25V809000: side-curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly and may not deploy as intended. The remedy is inspection and reinstallation as necessary. - Recall 26V218000: front seat-belt anchors may detach. The remedy is inspection and reinforcement or replacement as necessary. Recall completion and VIN-specific applicability should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase. Given the extensive front-end damage and deployed airbags, the vehicle should be treated as requiring significant collision repair and comprehensive safety-system verification.