2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “FRONT END” as the primary damage. The visible missing and detached front-end components support the stated front-end damage claim; however, the salvage-certificate status itself cannot be verified from photographs. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has severe damage concentrated at the front-left corner and front bumper area. The front-left fender, bumper cover and fascia, headlamp assembly, grille, lower front fascia, and several trim panels are missing. This leaves the wheel-well area, suspension components, wiring, radiator area, reinforcement structures, and inner body components exposed. Additional front plastic panels and attachment pieces are broken or absent, and detached bumper, grille, lamp, and fender sections are visible separately from the vehicle. Several plastic parts have fractured or broken mounting points. The visible findings do not establish the condition of the suspension, steering, cooling system, wiring, structural components, airbags, or mechanical systems. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks for hidden structural damage, alignment, suspension and steering function, radiator and condenser damage, wiring and sensor operation, airbag-system faults, and the completeness and cost of replacement parts. Light scuffing is also present along the lower left-side doors and rocker-area trim. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 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 decoded vehicle equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, direct tire-pressure monitoring, front and side-curtain airbags, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA records list recalls for certain vehicles of this make, model, and year involving Remote Smart Parking Assist software, incorrect tire-size information, the trunk latch, and a fuel-system check valve that may allow the fuel tank to contact hot exhaust components. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before the vehicle is operated.