2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage certificate of title and an auction primary-damage designation of “FRONT END.” This designation is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage claim: the front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, and additional fascia components are absent, with localized deformation at the front hood edge. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing the front reinforcement beam, radiator area, wiring, and lower front components. The center grille and surrounding fascia are also absent, leaving the radiator and condenser area directly visible. Both the front left and front right headlamp assemblies are missing, with open cavities, mounting areas, and wiring exposed. Additional visible damage includes a folded or irregular section of the hood edge near the right headlamp opening. The black wheel-arch trim is missing on both front sides, exposing mounting points and portions of the inner wheel-well areas. Lower front trim, fascia, and under-bumper components are also absent, with wiring and lower support components exposed. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of the cooling system, structural components behind the visible front end, wiring, driver-assistance sensors, or mechanical systems. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase or repair planning. VIN decoding identifies the 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. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. One NHTSA recall is listed for this model year: campaign 23V181000, concerning a possible electrical short in the tow-hitch harness module caused by water accumulation, which may result in a fire. The recall applies to vehicles potentially equipped with the affected tow-hitch harness, either as original equipment or as a Hyundai dealership accessory. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai before operation.