2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage code: the front bumper, grille, lighting assemblies, hood, cooling assemblies, and front-corner structures show extensive damage. However, the photos cannot confirm whether the total damage exceeds 75% of the vehicle’s value or repair cost. The front end is severely damaged. The bumper cover, grille, and front lighting assemblies are missing, exposing internal components, wiring, and cooling equipment. The radiator and condenser fins are extensively crushed and folded, and the bumper reinforcement is bowed and deformed with displaced mounting points. Both front corners have missing or displaced panels, broken plastic components, exposed wiring, and damaged internal structures. The hood is heavily crumpled across the front and center sections, including the left-side area. The safety restraint system has also been activated. The driver and passenger airbags are deployed, and a right-side curtain airbag is hanging from the upper cabin area. Large sections of the rear headliner and roof-side trim are detached and torn, with exposed attachment points. The instrument display reports, “Shifter system malfunction! Service immediately.” This is a direct indication of an electronically reported shifter-system fault, but the underlying cause cannot be determined from the available findings and should be diagnosed during inspection. One NHTSA recall is listed for this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: campaign 23V181000, concerning certain vehicles equipped with a tow-hitch harness. Water accumulation on the harness module circuit board may cause an electrical short and fire risk. The specified remedy is installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Applicability should be verified by VIN and equipment configuration before the vehicle is operated.