2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction records list the primary damage as hail and the vehicle condition as “Certificate of Title.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the hail claim: numerous small, shallow dents are clearly present across the hood, with no comparable dent density visible on the doors or lower body panels. The visible portions of the roof and liftgate appear largely smooth. Stage 1 also notes that the certificate-of-title status cannot be assessed from photographs. The hood has moderate hail denting, concentrated on its upward-facing surface. The depressions are rounded and shallow, and the visible paint does not appear cracked or chipped. No other damage is identified in the provided findings. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 21V00M000 concerns possible improper windshield bonding, which could allow the windshield to detach in a crash; the remedy is removal and reinstallation of the windshield. Recall 23V181000 applies to vehicles potentially equipped with a tow-hitch harness and concerns water accumulation that may cause an electrical short and fire; the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. The repair status for either recall is not provided and should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.