2024 HYUNDAI SONATA SEL w/ Convenience Pkg

The auction lists the vehicle as having a **Certificate of Salvage** condition and **FRONT END** as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and removed front-end components support the stated FRONT END damage code. However, Stage 1 also notes that the Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front bumper cover and exterior fascia are missing, exposing the reinforcement beam and lower front components. Both front headlamp assemblies are absent, with open mounting areas and visible wiring or related components at the front corners. The front grille and associated trim are also missing, exposing the radiator and condenser area. One front-side fender is absent, leaving the wheel-arch area and adjacent components exposed, and lower front and wheel-arch trim is missing around the exposed corner. These findings indicate substantial front-end repair and replacement requirements; the condition of concealed structural, mechanical, cooling, electrical, and safety-system components is not established by the provided findings. Additional damage is present at the left rear quarter panel and rear wheel-arch area, including extensive black scuffing, scraped paint, and surface abrasion extending toward the rear bumper corner. The light-colored front seat upholstery has dark discoloration and visible staining. The VIN decodes as a 2024 Hyundai Sonata sedan, trim listed as SEL with Convenience Package, equipped with a gasoline 2.5-liter GDI THETA III engine. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. The decoding data identifies standard features including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and LED low-beam headlamps; the missing front lighting assemblies will require appropriate replacement and system verification. NHTSA recall 24V583000 applies to certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The recall concerns software that may cause the brake lights to flash or fail to illuminate properly. Hyundai’s stated remedy is a free software update, available through a dealer and, additionally, over the air. Recall completion should be verified before the vehicle is returned to service.