2022 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata is identified by VIN KMHL64JAXNA203968 as a SEL sedan with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 2.5-litre GDI THETA III engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with FRONT END as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated front-end damage claim through extensive hood deformation, missing front fascia and headlamps, and detached front-end components. Stage 1 also reports that the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs alone. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely crushed and creased across the front and centre sections, with deformation around the front edge and centre latch area. The complete front bumper cover, grille, grille surround, centre fascia components, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving the underlying front-end structure and mounting areas exposed. The front fender edges near the headlamp openings are bent and irregular, with portions of the inner wheel-well areas visible. Wheel-well liners and front corner trim are missing or detached. A large hose or duct is hanging below the front end, and additional components appear exposed and unsecured. Removed parts on the ground include bumper and grille pieces, a headlamp assembly, and a cooling-fan assembly. The interior has minor cosmetic staining. Brownish staining is visible on the lower front passenger-seat cushion, and dirt or brownish staining is present on the driver-side floor mat and carpet. The rear seat cushions show light discoloration and several visible marks. NHTSA records list three safety recalls for the 2022 Sonata range: campaign 21V524000 concerning a potential fuel-pipe leak on vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbocharged engines; campaign 22V746000 concerning possible loss of drive power related to the automatic transmission oil pump fail-safe system; and campaign 25V796000 concerning a fuel-tank check-valve issue that may lead to fuel-tank damage and leakage. Applicability to this specific vehicle and completion of any required repairs should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorised dealer.