2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL, SEL Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as “GRAVEMENT ACCIDENTE” (severely accident-damaged), with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification and shows severe localized damage at the front passenger-side corner. However, the available photos do not confirm structural or mechanical damage or establish the full extent of the severe-accident claim. The front passenger-side headlamp assembly is missing, leaving the lamp cavity and wiring/connectors exposed. The bumper cover is severely broken and partially absent at the same corner, exposing internal components. The hood has an uneven front contour, deformation along its front edge, and a large irregular gap above the grille and damaged corner. The front passenger-side wheel-arch and adjacent trim are detached and broken, with loose sections hanging beside the wheel. Wiring, connectors, the washer-fluid reservoir area, and other internal front-end components are also visible because exterior parts are missing. The VIN decodes as a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline GDI Theta II engine, and five seats. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Factory-decoded equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, parking assistance, and a rear-visibility system. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 18V715000 concerns side-curtain air-bag mounting bolts that may damage the air bags during deployment; the remedy is installation of protective covers over the bolts. Recall 23V181000 concerns possible water-related electrical shorts in an equipped trailer-hitch harness, which may cause a fire; the remedy involves a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified for this specific vehicle with Hyundai or through an authorized dealer. A complete repair assessment should include inspection of the front structure, cooling and electrical systems, lighting and driver-assistance sensors, suspension and steering components, air-bag and restraint systems, and the vehicle’s mechanical operation.