2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE XRT

The auction record identifies the vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe with a salvage certificate of title and lists FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible deformation and damage at the hood, left-front fender, bumper, fascia, and headlamp area support the stated FRONT END claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be verified from photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the left front. The hood has pronounced upward deformation along its left-front edge, with an uneven gap against the adjacent body panels. The left-front bumper corner is severely deformed, separated from neighboring panels, and has irregular broken edges. The surrounding left-front fascia and headlamp trim show a large irregular gap and displacement. The left-front fender is crushed and sharply creased around the wheel opening and headlamp area. The headlamp assembly is displaced relative to the hood and fender, and the bumper cover has visible creases, cracks, and distortion. The instrument cluster displays the message “Check headlight LED” together with a lighting warning indicator. The condition and operation of the headlamp system, associated wiring, mounting points, and related safety systems should be checked during repairs. According to the VIN decode, this is a Santa Fe XRT SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 23V181000 concerns a possible electrical short in the tow-hitch harness module caused by water accumulation, which may increase the risk of fire. The applicable remedy involves installation of a fuse and wire-extension kit as necessary. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.