2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

This 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is listed with a salvage title and an auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” The provided photo review reports that this classification is not supported as a conventional rear-end impact: the rear center section, tailgate, and rear lamps appear largely intact. The main visible damage is concentrated around the left rear wheel area. The left rear quarter panel has extensive crumpling, creasing, and deformation around the wheel opening. The left wheel-arch molding is missing, with its mounting points exposed. Black exterior trim and a small adjacent component near the damaged quarter panel are displaced and projecting outward. The findings indicate substantial collision damage, but they do not establish the condition of the underlying wheel, suspension, structural components, sensors, or internal body panels. A thorough physical inspection is recommended before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with four-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter T-GDI Gamma II turbocharged gasoline engine, and a five-door body. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Alabama. The provided records list the following NHTSA safety recalls for this model and model year: - Recall 25V549000: improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts may cause loss of drive power, engine damage, or an oil leak. The stated remedy is engine replacement where required. - Recall 25V659000: an improperly installed starter-motor positive-terminal cover may cause an electrical short during a crash. The remedy is inspection and reinstallation of the cover as necessary. - Recall 25V808000: improperly installed rearview-camera wiring may cause the camera image to fail. The remedy is replacement of the camera wiring harness. - Recall 25V809000: side-curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly and may not deploy as intended. The remedy is inspection and reinstallation. - Recall 26V218000: front seat-belt anchors may detach. The remedy is inspection and reinforcement or replacement as necessary. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before the vehicle is operated. Because of the salvage title and the severe left rear quarter-panel deformation, the vehicle should also be checked for structural alignment, wheel and suspension damage, electrical faults, airbag-system integrity, and proper operation of all safety and rear-visibility systems.