2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage is concentrated around the hood and front bumper, supporting the stated FRONT END damage code. Stage 1 also notes that the photographs cannot independently confirm the salvage-certificate status. The hood has a raised and uneven front edge, an irregular gap above the grille and headlamps, and a dented, creased area near its front center. The front-left bumper corner has a large irregular opening with cracked and missing sections of the outer fascia around the lower lamp area. Jagged edges and dark interior material are exposed, and light-colored scuffing is visible on the lower front bumper near the damaged corner. These findings indicate moderate front-end collision damage, with additional minor cosmetic abrasion. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with four-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 during a crash. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potential electrical short and fire risk involving the tow-hitch harness module on vehicles equipped with the applicable harness. The completion status of these recalls should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.