2021 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate indicating more than 75% damage, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the primary-damage code, but notes that exterior photos alone cannot confirm the claimed damage-percentage threshold. The documented damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has extensive creasing, deep dents, and sharp folds across the front and center sections. The front bumper cover is detached and lying forward of the vehicle, with separated and distorted sections. The grille is broken and displaced, with damaged bars and large gaps. Large portions of the front fascia and bumper corners are missing, exposing radiator-area components, mounting parts, wiring, and other internal front-end components. The front-right bumper corner is separated, with broken-looking edges and the detached piece resting on the ground. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. No repair status, mechanical inspection results, or confirmation of structural, cooling-system, electrical, restraint-system, or driver-assistance-system condition was provided. A thorough physical inspection and comprehensive post-repair testing would be necessary before determining roadworthiness or the full repair cost. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with 2021 Sonata vehicles. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines; applicability to this vehicle’s specific engine configuration should be verified. Campaign 21V00M000 concerns windshield bonding, campaign 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission fail-safe operation and possible loss of drive power, and campaign 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve that may allow the tank to contact hot exhaust components. Recall completion and applicability should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.