2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

This 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is listed with a clear title and a primary damage classification of Left Front. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the left-front damage claim, while also extending across the central and right portions of the front end. Stage 1 further states that the clear-title claim is contradicted by the extensive visible collision damage. The left front fender is missing, exposing the wheel-well area, inner liner, wiring, and body-side mounting points. The left front bumper corner is separated from the adjacent body opening, with mounting areas and internal components visible. Both front headlamp assemblies and additional upper front fascia components are absent, leaving open cavities and exposing cooling-system components and wiring. The hood has a broad, irregular crease and deformation across its front section. Light scuffing and paint abrasion are visible on the hood, its edges, and across the front bumper cover. The full extent of structural, cooling-system, electrical, lighting, sensor, and suspension damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. The exposed wiring and internal components should be inspected before repair or operation. A comprehensive physical inspection, diagnostic scan, and verification of alignment and safety-system operation are recommended. According to the VIN decode, this is a four-wheel-drive SUV manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.5-liter gasoline T-GDI Theta III engine. The decoded safety equipment includes standard front, side, curtain, and driver-knee airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, a rear visibility system, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. Damage to the front lighting and fascia areas may affect related sensors or driver-assistance systems and should be checked during repair. NHTSA records list the following recalls for the 2024 Santa Fe: campaign 24V246000 for rearview-camera software, 24V529000 for transmission-control software and possible dual-clutch-transmission inspection or replacement, 24V561000 for a second-row seat-related floor wiring harness, 24V843000 for the overhead-console rear-sunshade switch knobs, 25V659000 for the starter positive-terminal cover, 25V808000 for rearview-camera wiring, and 26V218000 for the front seat-belt anchors. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA, and any outstanding repairs should be completed before the vehicle is placed into service.