2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Blue

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage title and lists vandalism as the primary damage. However, Stage 1’s photo review found no clear evidence of vandalism. The visible damage consists of localized collision damage to the front-left fender and staining of the interior upholstery. Stage 1 also noted that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front-left fender has moderate denting and creasing above and behind the wheel arch, extending toward the front-door seam. The fender surface is visibly distorted, and the wheel-arch edge does not maintain a uniform contour. Further inspection is recommended to assess any related damage behind the panel, around the wheel opening, or to adjacent components. The light-colored front and rear seat upholstery has multiple dark or brownish discoloration marks and stains. These are visible on the front seats, including the front passenger seat cushion, and on the rear seat cushions. The reported interior staining is minor and cosmetic in nature. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric hybrid system, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea and is listed in the Blue trim. One NHTSA safety recall is reported for this model: campaign 22V196000 concerns the trunk-lid latch, which may become damaged and prevent the trunk from being opened from inside. The recall remedy is inspection of the latch and replacement of the latch base as necessary, free of charge through Hyundai dealers. Recall completion should be verified before purchase.