2024 HYUNDAI VENUE SE

The vehicle is listed with a salvage-title designation and an auction primary-damage classification of FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the auction’s stated FRONT END primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photos. The front end has extensive severe collision damage. The hood is heavily crushed and folded across the front and center sections, with deep creases, raised areas, and torn portions of the outer panel. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the cooling components and internal supports. One headlamp lens is cracked and broken, while the opposite headlamp assembly is missing. The radiator and condenser area shows crushed and distorted fins across multiple sections. The front support members and lower front structure are visibly displaced and deformed, including a pronounced bend in the lower horizontal support. Both front fender and wheel-arch areas are severely damaged, with torn or displaced panels, broken trim, and exposed internal components. The driver airbag is deployed from the steering wheel. The front driver-seat cushion upholstery is also torn, with a small area of missing or opened fabric. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, wiring, or other components not visible in the reported areas. A comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, and restraint-system inspection will be required before repair or purchase decisions. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2024 Hyundai Venue SE wagon manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. It is equipped with a gasoline 1.6-liter GAMMA II engine. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and other listed driver-assistance systems; the condition and operability of these systems cannot be determined from the findings. NHTSA recall campaign 24V308000 applies to certain 2024 Hyundai Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. The stated remedy is replacement of the EGR valve assembly by a dealer free of charge. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.