2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed with a salvage title, with the auction identifying the primary damage as “REAR END.” This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end damage claim, with substantial damage visible at the rear bumper, liftgate, rear lamp areas, and rear corner body panel. The outer rear lamp assemblies are missing on both sides, leaving the mounting areas open and internal components exposed. The rear bumper cover and lower rear fascia have extensive crushing, creasing, scraping, and displacement across the center and both corners. Rear bumper corner sections are absent or displaced, with internal mounting components and lower hardware exposed. The lower liftgate and license-plate mounting area have multiple dents, creases, and scraped sections. The rear-left quarter panel and surrounding lamp-mounting area show severe sheet-metal deformation, exposed mounting areas, and displaced exterior trim. The full extent of damage behind the visible panels, including possible damage to structural, electrical, parking-assistance, or other rear components, cannot be determined from the supplied findings and should be assessed during a physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL SUV with 4WD, a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. NHTSA records list two recalls applicable to this make, model, and year: recall 21V00M000 concerning possible improper windshield bonding, and recall 23V181000 concerning a tow-hitch harness electrical short that may cause a fire. The supplied information does not confirm whether either recall has been completed.