2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage title. The auction’s primary-damage designation is “REAR END.” However, the provided photo assessment reports that the visible damage consists of minor scuffing on the lower left rear bumper and a thin horizontal scratch or abrasion on the rear liftgate below the license-plate mounting area. No substantial rear-end deformation or crushing is visible in the photos, so the rear-end damage designation is only weakly supported by the visible evidence. The more significant visible findings involve the restraint system. Curtain airbag fabric is hanging from the right-side roof and C-pillar area and from the left roof rail above the front seating area, indicating deployed curtain airbags. The outer side bolster of the left-front seat is also torn or open, with yellow material visible beneath the upholstery. The airbags, seat, related sensors, wiring, roof-side trim, and any associated structural components should be professionally inspected and repaired before the vehicle is considered roadworthy. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for certain 2019–2023 Santa Fe vehicles potentially equipped with a tow-hitch harness installed as original equipment or purchased through a Hyundai dealer. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause an electrical short and fire risk. The stated remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN and service records, particularly if the vehicle has a tow-hitch harness. A complete physical inspection is recommended, including the rear body structure, airbag and restraint systems, seat construction, electrical wiring, and the vehicle’s salvage-repair documentation.