2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

This 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is listed by the auction with a “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE VEHICLE” designation and a primary damage code of “REAR END.” The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the visible damage findings, but the stated rear-end damage is consistent with the reported severe deformation and missing bumper components. The left rear bumper corner is missing its outer cover and associated corner components, exposing the inner bumper structure, mounting hardware, and lower components. The right rear quarter panel above and behind the wheel is extensively crushed, with sharp creases extending toward the tailgate and exposed inner components. The right rear quarter panel is also folded and heavily deformed around the wheel arch and bumper area. Both outer lower rear bumper sections are absent, leaving brackets and underbody components exposed, with loose lower pieces visible on the right side. The observed damage is severe and concentrated across the rear bumper and quarter-panel areas. The findings do not establish the condition of concealed structural, suspension, electrical, safety-system, or mechanical components. A comprehensive physical inspection and post-repair alignment and safety-system checks are recommended before purchase. Factory information identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with four-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.5-liter gasoline T-GDI Theta III engine, and standard equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera system. The provided NHTSA records list five recalls for applicable 2025 Santa Fe vehicles: possible improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts, an incorrectly installed starter-motor terminal cover, potential rearview-camera wiring damage, improperly installed side-curtain airbags, and front seat-belt anchorage concerns. Recall eligibility and completion should be verified directly by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.