2022 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus

This 2022 Hyundai Sonata is listed with a Certificate of Title, and the auction’s primary damage designation is HAIL. Stage 1’s photo review found that the roof, hood, and trunk panels appeared largely smooth, with only a few sparse shallow depressions on the hood. The review concluded that the numerous concentrated dents normally expected in a hail-damage pattern were not visible, so the HAIL claim was not supported by the visible evidence. The documented damage consists of several small, shallow dents on the hood. No clearly visible paint chipping or cracking was reported. No other damage findings were provided. According to the VIN decode, this is a front-wheel-drive sedan with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and SEL Plus trim. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Three NHTSA recalls were identified for the 2022 Sonata/model range. Recall 21V524000 concerns a possible high-pressure fuel-pipe leak on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines; the decoded vehicle has a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, so applicability should be confirmed by VIN. Recall 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission fail-safe operation and possible loss of drive power. Recall 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve that may allow the tank to contact hot exhaust components and leak. Recall completion and applicability should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA using the vehicle identification number before purchase.