2022 HYUNDAI SONATA

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible broken front-right headlamp, open front-right bumper corner, and exposed front-end components support the stated front-end damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The main visible damage is concentrated at the front-right corner. The headlamp lens and housing are severely broken and incomplete, with internal components exposed and parts of the assembly missing. The front-right bumper cover is severely damaged, separated, and missing material around the headlamp and lower corner, exposing components behind it. The front-right side mirror has moderate damage, including missing outer material, exposed internal components, and a light-colored piece hanging below the assembly. Minor light-colored scuffing is also visible along the lower right-side doors and rocker area. Inside the cabin, moderate dark discoloration and staining are visible on the front passenger seat cushion and lower upholstery. Multiple dark brown stains are also visible across the rear seat cushion and center seating area. The findings do not establish the cause of these stains. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Sonata sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI THETA III engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. Listed standard equipment includes curtain, front, knee, and side airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and a rear-visibility system. NHTSA recall records list several campaigns for applicable 2021–2022 Sonata vehicles, including a possible high-pressure fuel-pipe leak on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, an automatic-transmission fail-safe and drive-power-loss issue, and a 2020–2023 Sonata fuel-system recall involving a check valve and possible fuel-tank damage. Applicability to this specific VIN, along with completion of any required repairs, should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase. A full inspection should include the front structural and cooling areas, lighting and driver-assistance systems, wiring, side mirror, airbag and restraint systems, drivetrain, and the stained interior upholstery.