2021 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

The vehicle is a 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-litre gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The VIN decoder identifies the vehicle as manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. However, the photo-review assessment reports that clear major front-end collision damage is not shown; only a protruding or hanging lower front panel is visible. The same assessment states that the front-end claim is not fully supported by the photos and that the salvage status cannot be confirmed from photos. The documented visible damage is a moderately detached underbody panel in the lower front bumper and underbody area. A black lower front panel or air deflector is hanging downward below the left side of the front bumper. The panel should be properly inspected for broken fasteners, damage to the bumper or underbody components, and any related impact damage before purchase. The VIN decode lists standard safety and driver-assistance equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, adaptive cruise control, and a rear-visibility system. These features should be functionally checked after repairs. NHTSA records list four recalls for this model and model year. Recall 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak at the high-pressure fuel pump-to-fuel-rail connection on vehicles equipped with a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine; the supplied decode does not clearly establish that this vehicle has the turbocharged version, so applicability should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai. Recall 21V00M000 concerns improper windshield bonding. Recall 22V746000 concerns possible loss of drive power related to the automatic transmission oil pump and fail-safe mode. Recall 25V796000 concerns a damaged fuel-tank check valve, possible fuel-tank contact with hot exhaust components, and related inspections and software updates. Recall completion status should be verified with Hyundai or an authorised dealer before purchase.