2021 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus

The vehicle is a 2021 Hyundai Sonata with a salvage certificate and an auction-listed primary damage classification of “MECHANICAL.” These are auction records and are not, by themselves, confirmation of the vehicle’s actual condition. The photo review found minor cosmetic scuffing but no clear major collision damage. The salvage-certificate status is not supported by visible exterior damage in the provided photos. Mechanical damage cannot be confirmed from photographs and requires a physical inspection. Visible damage consists of a long, irregular light-colored abrasion on the driver-side lower rocker-panel trim beneath the doors, multiple light scuff marks on the corresponding passenger-side rocker-panel trim, and light abrasion on portions of the black lower rear-bumper trim. The reported exterior damage appears minor and cosmetic. The check-engine warning indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The underlying condition cannot be determined from the photos, so diagnostic scanning and a complete mechanical inspection are strongly recommended before purchase. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a front-wheel-drive sedan with a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and an SEL Plus trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. NHTSA recall information lists several campaigns for the 2021 Sonata. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak on vehicles equipped with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine; the decoded vehicle has a 1.6-liter engine, so applicability should be verified by VIN. Campaign 21V00M000 concerns windshield bonding, and campaign 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission fail-safe operation and possible loss of drive power. Campaign 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve, possible fuel-tank damage, and related software updates. Recall completion and applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.