2021 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus

The auction record lists a Salvage Certificate of Title and identifies HAIL as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that this hail claim is contradicted by the visible evidence: the hood and trunk/decklid appear largely smooth, the visible roof area does not show a dense pattern of shallow dents, and no hail dent distribution is apparent. The missing rear windshield is visible but does not confirm hail damage. The salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The documented damage is the absence of the rear windshield glass. This leaves an open windshield aperture between the roof and trunk lid and is assessed as moderate collision damage. The finding is shown in two images. The available findings do not establish whether the surrounding body structure, glass mounting area, interior, or other components were damaged. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus sedan manufactured in the United States. It is equipped with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Factory-listed safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering systems, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. Several NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2021 Sonata. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak in 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. Campaign 21V00M000 concerns improper bonding of the front windshield and is separate from the missing rear windshield. Campaign 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission fail-safe operation and possible loss of drive power. Campaign 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve that may allow contact with hot exhaust components. Recall completion and applicability should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.