2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists a **salvage certificate of title** and identifies **“REAR END”** as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing rear bumper components, exposed rear wiring, and displaced exhaust outlet support the unverified rear-end damage claim. The salvage certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The rear bumper cover and lower fascia are missing, leaving the lower rear body area open and exposing wiring, mounting points, and internal components. Both the left and right rear bumper corners and adjacent lower trim are also absent, with additional wiring and mounting hardware exposed. The right rear exhaust outlet is hanging below the body, angled downward, and has a visibly deformed end. These areas will require inspection and repair or replacement; the condition of components behind the missing bumper sections cannot be determined from the supplied findings. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder GDI THETA III engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: campaign **23V181000**, concerning certain vehicles equipped with a tow-hitch harness. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of fire. The stated remedy is installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai using the VIN before purchase or operation.