2022 HYUNDAI SONATA Limited

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a **SALVAGE CERTIFICATE** and lists **REAR END** as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe rear-end damage supports the “REAR END” classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from vehicle photos alone. The rear trunk lid has severe deformation, with pronounced creasing and buckling along the upper edge and across the center. The rear bumper cover is detached and displaced downward below the trunk opening, with separated sections, exposed internal areas, and breakage along the lower and corner portions. The metal edge at the lower trunk opening and rear body panel shows moderate wrinkling and localized deformation. The right rear bumper corner is also severely separated from the body, leaving a large opening that exposes internal components, while the lower black trim is visibly displaced. Repairs are likely to require replacement or repair of the trunk lid and rear bumper assembly, along with assessment and possible straightening or replacement of the affected rear body structure and mounting points. The exposed rear area should be inspected for damage to internal components, wiring, sensors, the trunk opening, and alignment before purchase. The available findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, electrical, safety-restraint, or underbody systems. NHTSA data identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited sedan with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission, manufactured in South Korea. The decoded equipment includes rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system; the condition and calibration of these systems cannot be determined from the damage findings. The provided recall records include campaign 22V746000 for a possible automatic-transmission fail-safe and loss-of-drive-power issue, and campaign 25V796000 concerning a fuel-tank check-valve condition that may increase fire risk. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a fuel-pipe connection on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines, whereas the VIN decode identifies a 1.6-liter engine, so its applicability should be verified. Recall completion and applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN before the vehicle is operated.