2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and damaged front-end components support the “FRONT END” classification; however, the certificate-of-title condition cannot be verified from photographs. The vehicle has extensive front-end collision damage. The front bumper cover, grille, surrounding fascia, and lower air-management or splash-panel components are missing or broken, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator and condenser area, cooling components, wiring, and internal front-end structures. The front-left fender and headlamp assembly are also absent, with the wheel-arch area, wiring, inner panels, and mounting points exposed. The front-right corner has missing bumper and trim pieces, along with exposed wiring and internal components around the headlamp and wheel-arch area. The hood has moderate deformation along its front edge and left-front corner, including an irregular edge and creased areas. Multiple light-colored scuff and scrape marks are visible across the front and center of the hood. Detached front-end parts, including a headlamp assembly and several fascia and support pieces, are shown on the ground; some have broken or separated sections. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. One NHTSA recall is listed for this make, model, and year: campaign 23V181000, concerning certain vehicles equipped with a trailer-hitch wiring harness. Water accumulation on the harness module circuit board may cause an electrical short and fire. The listed remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Whether this particular vehicle is equipped with the affected harness is not established by the provided findings. A complete repair assessment should include inspection of the exposed cooling system, wiring, structural mounting points, lighting and safety systems, alignment, and mechanical components before purchase or road use.