2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The auction record identifies this vehicle as a salvage-title vehicle with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. The photo-based assessment states that the visible missing rear bumper cover and deformation at the rear corners support the rear-end damage classification. It also notes that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The rear bumper cover is completely missing from the vehicle, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting brackets, lower rear body structures, exhaust area, and spare tire. The left rear corner shows severe crumpling and deformation around the tail-lamp and bumper-cover mounting area. The removed bumper cover assembly is lying separately on the floor and has separated and irregular sections along its edges. The VIN identifies 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. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. 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 during a crash; the remedy is windshield removal and reinstallation by a dealer at no charge. Recall 23V181000 concerns a potential electrical short and fire risk involving the tow-hitch harness on vehicles equipped with the affected harness; the remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.