2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage title, with the auction’s primary damage classified as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: substantial damage is present at the front-left bumper, grille, and fender. Additional rear-end damage is also visible. The front-left bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, and displaced around the corner and wheel-opening area. The front-left fender and wheel arch are severely deformed, with exposed irregular edges, and portions of the wheel-arch trim are missing. The left side of the grille and adjacent fascia contain broken, irregular sections and an open gap. At the rear, the lower center of the liftgate has a large horizontal dent with creasing, scraped paint, and an irregular lower edge. The rear bumper cover is heavily crushed and scraped across the lower center and right side. The left rear bumper corner is scuffed and separated from the body along the bumper-to-body edge. No mechanical, structural, interior, or underbody findings were provided. A thorough inspection should confirm the condition of the underlying body structure, mounting points, lighting, sensors, safety systems, suspension, and drivetrain before purchase or repair. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a U.S.-built 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and 17-inch wheels. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this 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 tow-hitch harness module that may short due to water accumulation and cause a fire; the remedy involves a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before operation.