2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

This 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible broken front bumper, missing right lower lamp assembly, and adjacent fender deformation support the auction’s FRONT END damage code; the salvage-title status cannot be verified from photographs. The front right bumper corner has a large missing and fractured section, leaving an open area that exposes components behind the bumper. The right lower fog-lamp assembly and surrounding trim are missing, leaving an empty cavity. The front edge of the right fender is also deformed at the bumper and wheel-arch junction. These findings indicate substantial front-end collision damage. The visible condition does not establish whether any underlying structural, cooling, suspension, steering, lighting, or safety-system components were affected, so a thorough physical inspection and functional testing are recommended. Inside the vehicle, the outer front portion of the driver’s seat lower cushion is torn, with tan-colored foam or padding exposed. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a reported 185 horsepower. The decode lists standard features including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, curtain and front side airbags, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear visibility, and parking assistance. The transmission type is not provided. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model 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 possible 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.