2024 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition and a Front End primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification through extensive removal of front-end components and visible hood and fender damage; however, the salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, grille, and surrounding fascia are missing, exposing the radiator/condenser area, lower front components, brackets, wiring, and connectors. Both headlamp assemblies are absent, with open mounting areas and disconnected electrical connectors visible at the front corners. The outer front fender panels are missing on both sides, exposing the washer-fluid reservoirs, inner wheel-area components, wiring, and mounting brackets. The hood has severe deformation across its front section, including a depressed center area, creases, an uneven leading edge, and bent corners. Paint is chipped and missing along the front edge and near the right-front area, exposing a lighter-colored substrate. Multiple wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are exposed and hanging across the radiator/condenser area. Light vertical scuffing and surface abrasions are also present on the front door outer panel. The VIN identifies a South Korea-built 2024 Hyundai Sonata sedan in SEL trim, equipped with a gasoline 2.5-liter GDI THETA III engine. Factory-listed safety equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and LED low-beam headlamps. The VIN data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle model and year: campaign 24V583000, concerning brake-light software that may cause the lights to flash or fail to illuminate properly. The stated remedy is a free software update by a dealer or over the air. Recall completion for this individual vehicle should be verified before purchase. Because major front-end components are missing and the hood, fenders, wiring, and mounting areas are damaged or exposed, the vehicle requires a comprehensive inspection for structural, cooling-system, electrical, lighting, restraint-system, and mechanical damage before repair or operation.