2023 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

This 2023 Hyundai Sonata is listed with a salvage certificate of title and an auction primary-damage classification of FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive hood, bumper, grille, headlamp, and front-corner damage supports the stated FRONT END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The vehicle has severe front-end collision damage concentrated on the left side. The hood has multiple deep creases, broad buckled areas, and a raised, irregular front edge, including a large collapsed section above the left headlamp and grille. The front bumper and fascia are cracked, torn, displaced, and missing sections, with internal components exposed and fragments hanging below the bumper. The left headlamp assembly has broken or missing lens and housing sections, exposing internal components. The leading portion of the left front fender is moderately deformed with torn, irregular edges. Several left-side grille slats and adjacent trim pieces are cracked, broken, or missing, and a loose electrical connector is visible near the grille. The interior has minor cosmetic staining. Brown and dark discoloration is visible on the light-colored front seat upholstery, particularly on the cushions, and the rear seat upholstery also has multiple dark marks and stains. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a South Korean-built Hyundai Sonata sedan with the SE trim, a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI THETA III engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. The available data does not confirm the vehicle’s drivetrain. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and model year. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the specified remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Recall 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve that may allow the tank to expand and contact hot exhaust components, potentially causing melting and a fuel leak; the remedy includes inspection and replacement of the check valve and fuel-tank assembly if necessary, along with an engine-control-unit software update. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN before purchase. The visible damage indicates that substantial front-end repairs and inspection of concealed components will be required. The buyer should arrange a qualified physical inspection of the structural areas, cooling and electrical systems, restraint systems, steering and suspension components, and the vehicle’s overall repair quality before making a purchase decision.