2021 HYUNDAI SONATA Limited

The vehicle is listed with a salvage vehicle title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as front end. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the unverified “FRONT END” damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, grille, lower fascia, and driver’s-side headlamp assembly are missing. The bumper reinforcement, cooling assembly, wiring, mounting areas, and other front-end hardware are exposed, with some components visibly displaced or detached. The driver’s-side front fender and corner show severe crushing, creasing, paint loss, and exposed inner structure. The hood has deformation along its front and driver’s-side edges, with uneven gaps above the fender and headlamp area. Several removed grille and trim pieces are shown separately. Additional exterior damage is present on the driver’s side. The rear quarter panel around the wheel arch is severely crushed and creased, with paint loss and a distorted wheel-opening edge. The rear door has dents and creases, and its exterior handle is missing. The lower rocker panel and side skirt show scuffing and scraped paint. Inside, the rear seat cushions have discoloration, stains, and surface wear. The lower outer bolster of the front driver’s seat has scuffing and a small area of surface-material loss. No known failure-pattern flags were provided. Because the front-end structure, cooling components, wiring, lighting, and safety systems may require further assessment, a complete physical inspection and diagnostic check are recommended before purchase. VIN decoding identifies a 2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited sedan with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Official recall records list several recalls for certain 2021 Sonata vehicles. Recall 21V00M000 concerns windshield bonding, and recall 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission fail-safe operation and possible loss of drive power. Recall 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve and possible fuel-tank damage. Recall 21V524000 applies to vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, whereas this VIN decodes with a 1.6-liter engine. The VIN-specific completion status and applicability of the other recalls should be confirmed with Hyundai or NHTSA before the vehicle is operated.