2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe with a salvage title, and the auction lists the primary damage as rear-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this unverified auction claim, citing extensive loss of rear bumper components and deformation of the lower rear liftgate. The rear bumper cover is missing across the lower rear area, exposing internal bumper components, wiring, mounting areas, and the rear corner cavities on both sides. The lower rear fascia and bumper corner sections are also absent. The lower portion of the rear liftgate has a large dent with multiple creases extending across the panel and lower edge. These repairs may require replacement of the bumper cover and related components, liftgate repair or replacement, inspection of the exposed wiring and mounting structure, and verification of the rear safety and parking systems. The windshield has a dense network of cracks extending from the upper-left area toward the upper center and will require replacement. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built Santa Fe SEL SUV with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and 4x2 drivetrain. Listed standard equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. The vehicle is equipped with front, side, and first- and second-row curtain airbags. NHTSA recall 23V181000 applies to certain 2019–2023 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with an original-equipment or Hyundai-dealer-installed trailer-hitch harness. Water accumulation on the harness module circuit board may cause an electrical short and fire. The recall remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.