2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe as having a salvage certificate, with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the stated FRONT END classification, while the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. Visible damage is concentrated at the front, particularly the image-left side. The hood has a moderately deformed and raised front edge, with an irregular gap above the front fascia. The image-left corner of the front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, and deformed, with sections missing and the lower edge separated. The lower front lamp assembly on the same side is absent, leaving an open cavity. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the roof-side area above the front side window, indicating that the restraint system will require inspection and repair. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Listed standard equipment includes front and side airbags, first- and second-row curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, electronic stability control, and a rear-visibility system. Damage to the front structure and safety systems should be assessed before determining whether these features remain operational. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle’s model and year. Recall 21V00M000 concerns possible improper windshield bonding, which could allow the windshield to detach in a crash; the stated remedy is windshield removal and reinstallation by a dealer. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potentially equipped tow-hitch harness, where water accumulation may cause an electrical short and fire; the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion status is not provided.