2020 HYUNDAI SONATA Limited

The auction record identifies this 2020 Hyundai Sonata as having a salvage certificate of title, with FRONT END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated front-end primary-damage claim; however, the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated at the front. The hood is extensively crushed, with deep folds, sharp creases, displaced metal, lifted edges, and scraped or abraded paint across the front and center sections. The front grille is heavily cracked and broken, with missing or displaced sections exposing components behind it. The front bumper cover is detached and displaced, with large sections missing or hanging away from the vehicle. The visible headlamp assemblies and their surrounding mounting areas are displaced, with broken or missing trim and exposed components. The near-side front fender and adjacent wheel-arch area show moderate deformation, separation from neighboring panels, and paint damage. More broadly, the front fascia is open, leaving internal front-end components and mounting structures visibly exposed. The findings document visible exterior and front-end damage only; the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, structural members, airbags, wiring, and other concealed components requires a complete physical inspection and repair assessment. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 1.6-liter turbocharged T-GDI Gamma II engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists four campaigns for applicable 2020 Sonata vehicles: RSPA software that may fail to prevent unintended vehicle movement, incorrect tire-size information on the tire label and in the owner’s manual, a trunk-latch issue that may prevent opening from inside the trunk, and a fuel-system check-valve issue that may allow fuel-tank damage and leakage. Recall applicability and completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.