2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage/rebuildable title with FRONT END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END damage claim, with substantial damage and missing components across the front bumper, lower fascia, hood edge, and left front fender. The salvage/rebuildable title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The left front fender is severely crumpled, with extensive creasing, crushing, and deformation around the wheel opening and front corner. The left front edge of the hood is moderately deformed, with raised and uneven creases above the damaged fender and headlamp area. The front bumper cover, lower front grille, and associated lower fascia trim are missing. The bumper reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, and other underlying front-end components are exposed, while additional black plastic components and wiring are detached and hanging below the left front corner. The windshield has multiple branching cracks in its upper-left area. The instrument cluster displays “Check Active Air Flap System” along with multiple warning indicators. This confirms that a warning condition is present, but it does not establish the underlying fault. The active air flap system, exposed wiring, cooling system, front structure, lighting, restraint systems, and other components affected by the impact should be inspected and tested before purchase. The visible damage may not represent the full extent of required repairs. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive/4x2 configuration, a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline T-GDI THETA III engine, and a five-door wagon body style. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC in the United States. The provided recall information lists four campaigns applying to certain 2026 Santa Fe vehicles: recall 25V549000 concerning potentially improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts; recall 25V809000 concerning side-curtain air-bag installation; recall 26V047000 concerning an instrument-panel display software error; and recall 26V218000 concerning front seat-belt anchors that may detach. Recall completion and applicability should be verified directly by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.