2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

The auction record identifies this 2020 Hyundai Sonata as having a “SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE,” with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage classification. These are auction-record claims and should be verified against the title and vehicle history documents. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage classification, citing extensive deformation of the left doors, rocker panel, roof edge, and rear quarter. Stage 1 also considers the damage consistent with a salvage-level condition, while noting that title status cannot be verified from photographs. The vehicle shows extensive severe collision damage concentrated along the left side and rear. Both left-side doors are deeply crushed and sharply creased, while the rocker panel, left rear quarter, wheel-arch area, and left roof edge are heavily deformed. The rear body and trunk area are crushed and displaced, with deformation to the trunk lid, left rear corner, and rear panel. The rear bumper cover is detached or hanging away from the vehicle, exposing mounting areas and internal components. Broken or missing parts are visible around the left rear lamp, bumper, grille, and other exterior trim. The fuel-filler door is missing, and the fuel-filler opening is exposed. The windshield is extensively cracked and shattered. The left rear side-window opening also contains shattered or missing glass. Multiple restraint systems have deployed, including the driver-side or left front seat side airbag and left-side curtain airbags in the front and rear passenger-compartment areas. Interior damage includes displaced or missing center-console trim, exposed wiring, and displaced components around the shifter and console opening. A smaller cosmetic issue is visible as localized paint abrasion near the front-center edge of the hood. The overall damage is severe and likely requires substantial structural, body, glazing, interior, restraint-system, and electrical inspection and repair. The supplied findings do not establish the vehicle’s mechanical running condition, frame alignment, hidden damage, or the completeness of the repair parts. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI THETA III engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. It is listed as a SEL trim vehicle manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama. Official NHTSA recall records list four campaigns for applicable 2020 Sonata vehicles: 20V213000 concerning Remote Smart Parking Assist software and possible unintended vehicle movement; 20V122000 concerning incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual; 22V196000 concerning possible damage to the trunk-latch base and the internal trunk-release requirement; and 25V796000 concerning a fuel-tank check valve that may allow the tank to contact hot exhaust components and melt. Recall eligibility and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer, especially because applicability may depend on production date and other criteria.