2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with HAIL recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible roof, hood, and rear liftgate surfaces appeared largely smooth, without the numerous shallow dents on horizontal panels typically expected from hail damage; the provided photos therefore did not support the stated HAIL claim. The only specific visible damage finding was a minor cosmetic surface scuff: a small reddish mark on the black plastic cladding immediately behind the right-front wheel opening. No other damage findings were provided. A thorough physical inspection is recommended, particularly because the vehicle carries a salvage title. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with 4WD, a 2.5-liter turbocharged T-GDI Theta III gasoline engine, and production in Montgomery, Alabama, by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. NHTSA recall records list several campaigns for this make, model, and year: recall 25V549000 concerns potentially improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts that may lead to engine damage or loss of drive power; 25V659000 concerns the starter motor’s positive-terminal cover and a possible electrical short; 25V808000 concerns rearview-camera wiring that may prevent the camera image from displaying; 25V809000 concerns improperly installed side-curtain airbags; and 26V218000 concerns front seat-belt anchors that may detach. The applicable recall status and completion history for this specific VIN should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.