2018 HYUNDAI SONATA SE, Eco

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies “Rear” as the primary damage. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim and supports the stated “Rear” primary-damage code, with severe rear collision damage clearly visible. The main damage is concentrated at the rear. The trunk lid is extensively crushed, creased, and displaced above the trunk opening, with substantial paint scraping and exposed darker areas. The surrounding rear body panel and right rear quarter panel are distorted around the trunk opening and right tail lamp, with exposed edges and open gaps. The rear bumper cover is severely deformed and pulled away from the body, particularly at the right corner, exposing components behind it. The right rear tail lamp assembly is fractured, with broken or missing lens and housing sections and visible internal components. The front-end findings are minor and cosmetic: localized paint loss is present on the left side of the hood, and dark scuff marks and scratches are visible on the front bumper corner below the headlamp. The upper engine cover also has multiple areas of peeling or missing surface coating with discolored patches. The VIN decodes to a 2018 Hyundai Sonata sedan built in the United States, with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline GDI THETA-II engine. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability and traction control, curtain, front, side, and driver-knee airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist, and a rear visibility system. The transmission and drivetrain are not specified in the provided decode. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle model and year: campaign 21V619000 concerns the trunk-lid latch, which may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening from inside. The remedy is replacement of the trunk-latch base by a dealer at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN before purchase. The rear collision damage appears extensive and will require a thorough structural and mechanical inspection, including the trunk opening, rear body structure, bumper reinforcement and mounting points, lighting, wiring, latch operation, and any concealed damage behind the visibly deformed panels.