2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

The vehicle is listed with a Certificate of Destruction title status and an auction primary-damage classification of “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the “FRONT END” classification, while the Certificate of Destruction status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely folded, sharply creased, and separated across the front section. The front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving internal brackets, wiring, hoses, and other mechanical components exposed. Both front corners are heavily damaged, and the near-side front fender is sharply creased and torn around the wheel arch, with adjacent trim missing. The radiator and condenser assemblies are substantially crushed and bent. Their fins and surrounding supports are visibly deformed or displaced, and cooling lines and other adjacent components have been pushed out of position. Further inspection will be required to determine the condition of the underlying structural components, engine-bay systems, cooling system, wiring, and mounting points. Both the driver and front-passenger airbags are deployed. The instrument cluster displays the message, “Shifter system malfunction! Service immediately,” together with multiple illuminated warning indicators. The vehicle’s electrical, restraint, and shifter systems should be fully diagnosed before any repair or road use. NHTSA recall campaign 23V181000 applies to certain 2019–2023 Santa Fe vehicles potentially equipped with a factory- or dealer-installed tow-hitch harness. Water accumulation on the harness module circuit board may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of fire. The listed remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Vehicle-specific recall completion and tow-hitch harness applicability should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.