2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The vehicle is listed at auction with a “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” condition and a “FRONT END” primary-damage code. The reported visible damage at the front passenger-side corner supports the auction’s unverified “FRONT END” classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front bumper cover is moderately separated from the passenger-side fender and headlamp area, leaving a wide opening with the black inner area exposed. The leading section of the passenger-side front fender has a visible crease and irregular edge. The bumper-to-fender junction is displaced, open, and uneven, and the outer corner does not sit flush with the surrounding panels. A minor but noticeably wide and uneven gap is also present between the passenger-side hood edge and fender near the headlamp. The available findings document exterior front-corner damage only. A physical inspection is recommended to check the mounting points, headlamp and bumper components, structural areas behind the panels, wheel and suspension components, sensors, and alignment before purchase or repair. VIN decoding identifies this as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with 4WD, 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 recall is listed for the 2019–2023 Hyundai Santa Fe range involving a potentially equipped tow-hitch harness. Water accumulation on the harness module may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of fire. The stated remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Confirm whether this specific vehicle is equipped with the affected harness and whether the recall repair has been completed.