2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

The auction record identifies this 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe as having a salvage title and lists FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated at the front. The hood is significantly raised and deeply creased across the front-center and front-right areas, with an uneven leading edge. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the radiator and other front-end components. The headlamp assembly is missing from the front-right corner as viewed from the front. Additional front-end panels and plastic components are missing or broken, with loose plastic and wiring visible below the front-left corner. The lower front air deflector and under-bumper trim are also broken and displaced. Moderate damage is visible on the front-left side. The front-left fender is creased near the rear of the wheel opening, and the wheel-arch trim is separated and damaged. The left front door has a large dent with multiple sharp creases, while the lower rocker and door-area trim show deformation, scuffing, and separation. The rear bumper and lower liftgate have minor scratches, scuffing, and paint-transfer-like marks. The driver airbag is deployed from the steering wheel. Curtain airbags are deployed on both the left and right sides along the roofline and side-window areas. The available findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, frame, wiring, or other mechanical and structural components. A comprehensive inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required, along with replacement of the deployed restraint-system components and damaged front-end parts. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SE SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 21V00M000 concerns possible improper windshield bonding, which could allow the windshield to detach in a crash; the stated remedy is free removal and reinstallation of the windshield. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potentially water-affected trailer-hitch harness module that could cause an electrical short and fire; the stated remedy involves a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.