2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

This 2020 Hyundai Sonata is listed in the auction record with a salvage title designation (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) and a primary damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage claim, while also noting substantial front-end damage. The salvage title status itself cannot be confirmed from the photos. The rear of the vehicle has extensive collision damage. The rear bumper cover is heavily crushed, torn, and missing large sections, with the underlying components exposed. Both visible rear bumper corners are cracked and deformed, with open gaps around the tail lamps and quarter-panel edges. The bumper and adjacent fascia are separated from the body. The lower edge of the trunk lid is bowed and uneven, with an irregular gap at the adjoining fascia. A rear exhaust component is also visibly hanging below its normal enclosed position. The front left corner has severe damage as well. The front bumper cover is cracked, torn, and partially detached, with a large lower section hanging below the vehicle. The front left headlamp assembly and surrounding trim are absent or broken, leaving internal mounting areas and components exposed. The front left fender is visibly deformed near the headlamp opening. The grille and lower fascia have broken and displaced sections, with loose trim and wiring visible below the grille. The wheel-arch area is open, with additional internal parts and loose material exposed. Because of the extent of the front and rear damage and the hanging or exposed components, the vehicle requires a comprehensive physical inspection before any assessment of roadworthiness, structural condition, mechanical operation, electrical systems, restraint systems, or repair cost. It should not be considered ready for normal road use based on the available findings alone. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan with a gasoline 2.5-liter GDI Theta III engine, SE trim, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama. NHTSA records list four recalls for this model and year: Remote Smart Parking Assist software that may fail to prevent vehicle movement after a system malfunction; incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual for certain production dates; a trunk-latch issue that may prevent opening the trunk from inside; and a fuel-tank check-valve issue that can allow tank damage and create a fuel-leak and fire risk. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.