2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL w/ Premium Pkg

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Salvage Certificate with “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end damage code based on the crushed liftgate and damaged or missing lower rear bumper components; however, the Salvage Certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has severe damage concentrated at the rear. The lower liftgate panel is extensively crushed, with deep creases, buckling, and chipped paint around the license-plate mounting area and lower edge. Sections of the lower rear bumper fascia are missing, leaving the tow hitch and underlying components exposed. On the left rear corner, the lower bumper cover and silver trim are displaced and separated, with parts hanging below the vehicle. A lower-right bumper component is also detached and hanging below the bumper, exposing light-colored internal surfaces. The full extent of damage behind the visible panels, including possible damage to the liftgate structure, bumper reinforcement, mounting points, tow-hitch area, rear sensors, wiring, and rear safety systems, cannot be determined from these findings. A physical inspection is recommended before purchase, along with verification that all repairs and safety-system calibrations have been completed. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV/MPV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a gasoline 2.5-litre four-cylinder GDI THETA III engine, automatic transmission, and the SEL with Premium Package trim. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Five NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2021–2022 Santa Fe range and should be checked against this VIN and the vehicle’s equipment. They concern a possible high-pressure fuel-pipe leak on vehicles with 2.5-litre turbocharged engines, a turbocharger oil-supply pipe that may crack, an automatic-transmission fail-safe condition that could result in loss of drive power, a tow-hitch harness that may short and cause a fire, and a rearview camera that may fail to display an image. Recall completion should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorised dealer before the vehicle is returned to service.