2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The vehicle is listed with a Salvage Certificate of Title, and the auction’s primary damage classification is SIDE. Stage 1 reports that the visible left-side collision damage supports the stated SIDE classification; however, the Salvage Certificate of Title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The primary visible damage is concentrated on the left side. The left front door is severely crushed, with extensive inward deformation, deep creasing, distorted panel gaps, and damage extending from the mirror area rearward and downward. The left exterior mirror assembly is missing, leaving the mounting area and internal components exposed. The left rear door has broad waviness, creasing, and moderate deformation across its middle and lower sections. The left front fender is also deformed near the rear edge, door-side area, and wheel arch. Light scuffing and transferred marks are visible on the left-side doors and lower body trim. The available VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic eight-speed transmission, and 4x2 drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Factory-listed equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rearview camera. Five NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. They concern the fuel system on vehicles with certain 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, the turbocharger oil supply pipe, the automatic transmission fail-safe drive mode, a potential electrical short in certain tow-hitch harnesses, and possible rearview-camera failure. Applicability may depend on the vehicle’s specific equipment and configuration, and recall completion should be verified with Hyundai before purchase. The visible damage indicates that repairs will require replacement or repair of the left front door and mirror assembly, correction of the left rear door and left front fender deformation, and inspection of the adjacent mounting points, wiring, door mechanisms, safety systems, and underlying structure. A comprehensive physical inspection and post-repair alignment and electronic-system checks are recommended.