2022 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

Auction records list the vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Sonata with a salvage certificate and “less than 75% damage,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the FRONT END classification; however, the photographs cannot confirm the stated less-than-75-percent total-damage threshold. The front bumper cover, grille, surrounding fascia, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. The bumper reinforcement, cooling components, brackets, mounting areas, and internal front-end components are exposed. Both front fender panels are also absent, leaving the wheel housings, inner body areas, wiring, and mounting points open. The near-side wheel-arch liner and adjacent lower plastic components are torn, displaced, and hanging below the wheel area. The lower front splash shield and air-deflector pieces are broken and partially hanging beneath the vehicle. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed at the near-side front corner. Uneven gaps and separations are present along the hood edges beside the missing fenders, and several areas of blue paint are chipped along the hood’s leading edge. The findings indicate extensive front-end collision damage. A physical inspection is required to assess the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, restraints, sensors, wiring, and mechanical components before repair or purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a front-wheel-drive, four-door sedan assembled in the United States by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI THETA III engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, curtain, and driver-knee airbags, along with standard electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and related driver-assistance systems. The condition of these systems cannot be determined from the supplied findings. NHTSA records list three recalls for this make, model, and year. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak at the high-pressure fuel-pump-to-fuel-rail connection on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines. Campaign 22V746000 concerns a transmission oil-pump malfunction that may result in loss of drive power. Campaign 25V796000 concerns a damaged fuel-tank check valve that may allow the tank to contact hot exhaust components and leak. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before operation.