2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL (VIN: 5NMS2DAJ4PH571471) is listed with an auction condition of “SALVAGE CERT-FLOOD” and a primary damage classification of “WATER/FLOOD.” These are unverified auction claims. Stage 1 reports that the available exterior, interior, dashboard, and engine-bay photos show no clear horizontal tide line, water-line staining, corrosion, or unambiguous mud or silt residue. The instrument cluster was not illuminated, so it provided no evidence regarding the operation of the vehicle’s electronics. Stage 1’s conclusion is that the visible evidence does not support the unverified flood claim. No additional specific damage findings were provided in the structured report. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a four-wheel-drive SUV built in the United States by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and five seats. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, stability and traction control, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision warning, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. One NHTSA safety recall was identified for 2019–2023 Santa Fe vehicles potentially equipped with an original-equipment or Hyundai-dealer-installed trailer-hitch harness. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause an electrical short and fire risk. The remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Confirm through Hyundai or an authorized dealer whether this specific vehicle is equipped with the affected harness and whether the recall remedy has been completed. A full physical inspection and independent verification of the vehicle’s title history, electrical systems, drivetrain, and any prior water exposure are recommended.