2025 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

The vehicle is a 2025 Hyundai Sonata SE sedan, VIN KMHL24JA9SA454908. NHTSA decoding identifies a gasoline 2.5-liter GDI THETA III engine, with the vehicle manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. Recorded standard equipment includes LED low-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping and lane-departure systems, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. The auction record lists a certificate of salvage with “more than 75% damage” and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end primary-damage code: the photographs show substantial loss of front-end components. However, Stage 1 also reports that the photographs do not establish that the vehicle has more than 75% damage. The front bumper cover and lower front fascia are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, and internal mounting areas. The central grille and associated fascia pieces are also absent, leaving the cooling stack directly visible. Both primary headlamp assemblies are missing, with open mounting areas and wiring visible at both front corners. In addition, the left front door has a large irregular dent with visible creasing across its middle and lower sections. The extent of the visible front-end component loss indicates that substantial repair and replacement work will be required. Further inspection should verify the condition of the exposed cooling system, wiring, mounting points, structural components, lighting systems, and driver-assistance sensors before repair or purchase.