2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus, SEL Plus Tech

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Sonata as having a salvage title, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the unverified “FRONT END” claim; the salvage-title status cannot be verified from photographs. The vehicle has extensive collision damage concentrated at the front. The hood is severely crushed, deeply folded, and raised above the surrounding bodywork. The front bumper, lower fascia, and grille are missing, with the detached bumper assembly lying in front of the vehicle. The front-left fender and adjoining hood edge are heavily crushed, torn, and displaced around the headlamp area. The front-left headlamp assembly is absent or severely displaced, and internal mounting areas and components are exposed. The radiator and condenser areas show visible crushing and deformation. Front-end supports, covers, brackets, wiring, and other components are displaced, broken, or exposed beneath the raised hood. The visible damage may extend beyond replaceable exterior panels; the condition of the underlying structure, engine-bay components, cooling system, wiring, and mechanical systems requires physical inspection and testing. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag and an additional lower driver-side dashboard airbag are deployed. The outer lower bolster of the front passenger seat is torn, with frayed edges and exposed material. No assessment of vehicle operation, hidden damage, or post-repair safety-system functionality is provided. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built four-door 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan with a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline T-GDI Gamma II engine. The available NHTSA records list recalls concerning Remote Smart Parking Assist software, tire-size labeling for certain production dates, the trunk-latch base, and a fuel-tank check valve and related components. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.