2021 HYUNDAI VENUE SE

The vehicle is listed by the auction as “SALVAGE W/SALVAGE HISTORY,” with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. The visible severe front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END primary-damage code; salvage history itself cannot be confirmed from the photos. The front bumper cover is torn, partially detached, and hanging below the vehicle, with multiple sections displaced or missing and internal components exposed. The driver-side front fender and bumper corner are severely deformed, with separated edges and an open wheel-arch area exposing wiring and other components. Wheel-arch trim and lower front plastic components are also detached and hanging. The grille has broken or missing sections along the driver-side edge and lower area, while the front edge of the hood is raised and uneven. Additional exterior damage includes a prominent white paint abrasion and transfer mark extending from the driver-side rear door area toward the lower door and adjacent quarter-panel. Both the driver and front passenger airbags are visibly deployed, and the airbag warning indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The restraint system, airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, wiring, and related components will require professional inspection and repair or replacement before the vehicle can be considered safe for operation. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Hyundai Venue SE wagon manufactured in South Korea. It has front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter gasoline GAMMA II engine, and a continuously variable transmission. Listed standard equipment includes front and side airbags, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle type concerning the front seat belt pretensioners. Recall 21V796000 was later replaced for Venue vehicles by recall 22V458000, which covers certain 2020–2022 Venue vehicles. The pretensioners may explode during a crash and project metal fragments into the passenger compartment. The listed remedy is for dealers to secure the pretensioners with a cap at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer, particularly because the airbags have deployed.