2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL Premium

The vehicle is listed with a salvage vehicle title, and the auction’s primary-damage designation is “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this damage code because major front bumper, grille, fascia, fender, and wheel-arch components are missing. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover, grille sections, lower fascia, front-left fender, wheel-arch liner, and related exterior trim are absent. The radiator and other front-end components are exposed, with loose wiring visible at the front-left corner. Detached bumper, grille, trim, ducting, and an air-filter element are shown placed on the ground. The extent of damage to the underlying structural components, cooling system, lighting, sensors, suspension, steering, and hybrid-system components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be checked during a physical inspection. The instrument cluster displays “Check Blind-Spot Safety system,” along with illuminated ABS, airbag, engine, steering, and other warning indicators. These warnings require diagnostic scanning and system testing before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. The VIN decodes as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Premium SUV with 4WD, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. One NHTSA recall is listed for this model year: recall 23V181000 concerns certain vehicles equipped with a trailer-hitch wiring harness. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of fire. The recall remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Applicability to this specific vehicle and completion of the remedy should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.