2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage title and lists “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end damage classification through the missing rear tail lamps, displaced trunk lid, and detached rear bumper assembly. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The visible damage is concentrated at the rear of the vehicle. Both outer rear tail-lamp assemblies are missing, leaving the lamp cavities, mounting areas, and portions of the wiring exposed. The rear bumper cover is detached from the body, with the lower rear structure and attachment points visible. The removed bumper assembly is separated into multiple pieces and includes detached trim, lamp components, exposed wiring, and broken or loose attachment sections. The trunk lid is visibly raised, displaced, and uneven relative to the surrounding body panels. Enlarged and irregular gaps are present at both rear corners and around the lamp areas. The bumper cover is pulled away at both rear corners and along the lower edge, with separated black lower trim and exposed attachment areas. These findings indicate substantial rear-end collision damage. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical systems, structural components, wiring, or safety systems beyond the areas described. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI Theta III engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The supplied NHTSA recall records list four recalls for applicable 2020 Sonata vehicles. They concern Remote Smart Parking Assist software that may fail to prevent unintended movement, incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual, a trunk latch that may prevent the trunk from opening from inside, and a fuel-system check valve that may allow fuel-tank damage and leakage. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.