2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe as having a Certificate of Destruction and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the FRONT END designation. Stage 1 also states that the Certificate-of-Destruction status cannot be confirmed or contradicted from the provided photos. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated at the front. The hood is crushed and heavily folded across the front section, with sharp creases, raised and irregular edges, and wide gaps from the surrounding panels. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are torn, cracked, scraped, displaced, and missing sections. The upper grille and lamp surrounds are separated from adjacent panels, leaving open gaps and exposed structural or mounting components. One front lighting assembly is missing, and a detached headlamp shown separately has a shattered lens, broken housing, and exposed internal components. The driver steering-wheel airbag is deployed. The visible findings do not establish the condition of the underlying frame or structural components, cooling system, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, wiring, or other safety systems. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment would be required before determining the full repair scope and roadworthiness. The VIN identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 21V00M000 concerns possible improper windshield bonding, which could allow the windshield to detach in a crash; the remedy is windshield removal and reinstallation by a dealer. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potential electrical short and fire risk involving the trailer-hitch wiring harness, if the vehicle is equipped with the affected harness; the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.