2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

This 2020 Hyundai Sonata is listed with a CERT OF TITLE–SALVAGE TITLE and an auction primary-damage designation of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible damage concentrated at the rear supports the unverified “REAR END” claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The vehicle has severe collision damage across both rear corners. The rear bumper cover is missing or detached, with the bumper reinforcement area, mounting hardware, wiring, and lower rear components exposed. The right rear quarter panel and rear corner are extensively crushed, with sharp creases, torn edges, and exposed inner components. The left rear quarter panel and rear corner also have large dents, deep creases, torn panel edges, and exposed internal areas. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is missing, leaving its mounting area and wiring exposed. The rear muffler and exhaust outlet are visibly displaced and hanging below the damaged right rear body area. Additional damage is visible at the left front fender and lower rocker area, including deformation, scraped or chipped paint, and exposed lighter-colored material. The driver’s seat cushion and rear seat cushion have multiple dark stains and areas of discoloration. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a four-door sedan equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI THETA III engine. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. The decoded trim information lists SEL Convenience and SEL Premium; drivetrain and transmission details were not provided. Four NHTSA safety recalls are reported for this make, model, and year. They concern Remote Smart Parking Assist software that may fail to prevent vehicle movement after a malfunction, incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual, a trunk latch that may prevent opening from inside the trunk, and a fuel-system check valve that may allow the fuel tank to contact hot exhaust components. The reported remedies involve free dealer inspection, software updates, replacement parts, or corrected labeling as applicable. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA. The extent of the rear structural, lighting, bumper, wiring, and exhaust-area damage indicates that a comprehensive repair assessment and physical inspection will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. No conclusion about hidden mechanical, electrical, or structural condition can be made from the provided findings alone.