2022 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus

The auction records designate this 2022 Hyundai Sonata as having a salvage title (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the stated primary-damage claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the rear. The trunk lid and adjoining rear deck/rear panel have extensive creasing and deformation, particularly along the rear edge and across the center and right side. The trunk lid is visibly raised and uneven relative to the surrounding panels. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing lower rear structure and exhaust components. Detached bumper-cover and red lamp or reflector components are visible on the ground. The right rear lamp assembly or lens appears to be missing, leaving an open cavity with internal components exposed. A large exhaust component is visibly hanging below the right rear underside. At the front, the lower bumper trim or lip on the right side is detached and hanging away from the bumper. Light-colored surface scratches, scuffing, and paint transfer are visible on the hood and front bumper. According to the VIN decode, this is a front-wheel-drive sedan with a gasoline 1.6-liter T-GDI Gamma II turbocharged engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The decoded trim is SEL Plus, and the vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. NHTSA recall records list three campaigns associated with 2021–2022 Sonata vehicles or the 2020–2023 Sonata range. Campaign 21V524000 concerns a possible fuel leak on vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines; the decoded vehicle has a 1.6-liter engine, so applicability should be verified by VIN and dealer records. Campaign 22V746000 concerns automatic-transmission oil-pump-related loss of drive power and calls for inspection, possible transmission replacement, and software updates. Campaign 25V796000 concerns a fuel-tank check valve that may allow contact with hot exhaust components, with inspection, possible replacement, and software updates required. Recall completion and applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase. The visible rear impact appears substantial, and the exposed, missing, or hanging components require comprehensive structural, exhaust, lighting, electrical, and mechanical inspection before repair or road use.