2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

This 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a salvage title designation (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”). The auction listed the primary damage as “FRONT END.” However, the Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence does not support that classification: the most prominent damage is concentrated on the driver-side front door, front fender, and rocker panel, while the front fascia appears largely intact. The driver-side front door has severe damage, including extensive inward deformation, multiple deep creases, crushed areas across the middle and lower sections, and heavy scraping and paint discoloration. The rear portion of the driver-side front fender is moderately creased and deformed near the door and wheel opening. The driver-side rocker panel and lower side skirt are severely crushed and irregular, with substantial scraping and deformation extending toward the front wheel opening. The findings indicate that the rocker and side-body structure should be carefully inspected during repairs, along with the door, fender, hinges, latch, wiring, and adjacent suspension or wheel-area components. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The VIN is 5NPEL4JA7LH055726. NHTSA records list recalls for this vehicle model and year involving Remote Smart Parking Assist software, incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual, the trunk-latch base, and a fuel-tank check valve and related components. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.