2020 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL Plus, SEL Plus Tech

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Sonata as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE,” with “REAR END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end primary-damage code; however, the photographs alone cannot confirm the claimed damage extent of more than 75%. The rear damage is severe. The trunk lid has a pronounced central crease and lower-section deformation, with a large open gap above the rear body. The rear bumper cover is detached and hanging outward and downward, with broken and separated sections. Large portions of the lower rear fascia are missing, exposing components behind the bumper opening. The rear corner also has torn and displaced bumper material with loose pieces extending away from the body. The front corner also shows substantial collision damage. The headlamp assembly has a broken, open housing with internal components exposed. The adjacent front fender edge is creased and deformed around the wheel arch, and the wheel-arch liner is detached and hanging below the damaged area. The front bumper cover has multiple cracks and separated sections, including an open gap and loose lower material. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, Alabama. It is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The available decoding data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. NHTSA records list four recalls for this vehicle model and year: Remote Smart Parking Assist software that may fail to prevent unintended movement after a system malfunction; incorrect tire-size information on the tire-pressure label and in the owner’s manual for applicable production dates; a trunk-latch issue that may prevent opening from inside the trunk; and a fuel-system check-valve issue that may allow fuel-tank damage and leakage. Recall applicability and completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase. Given the severe damage at both the rear and front corners, a complete physical inspection is recommended, including the structure, lighting, bumper reinforcement areas, exposed components, restraint systems, suspension, wheel alignment, wiring, and mechanical systems.