2024 HYUNDAI VENUE SEL / Limited

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “Certificate of Title” condition and identifies the primary damage as “rear end.” The Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports the unverified rear-end damage claim, with extensive damage to the rear liftgate, bumper, lamps, and rear corners. However, the certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The 2024 Hyundai Venue has severe collision damage concentrated across the rear of the vehicle. The rear liftgate is extensively crushed and deformed, with multiple deep creases, a torn-open license-plate recess, and a distorted lower edge. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting points, wiring, and inner rear body panels. Both rear lamp assemblies are displaced. The right lamp is protruding and hanging outward with its housing and internal components exposed, while the left rear corner also has exposed lamp mounting components and wiring. The body panels around both rear quarter areas, the liftgate openings, and the lamp openings are visibly buckled, creased, and irregular. The left rear quarter panel and liftgate edge are deformed, and the right rear quarter panel has bent edges around the lamp opening and bumper termination. The extent of the visible damage indicates that repairs will likely require replacement or repair of the liftgate, bumper components, lamp assemblies, rear quarter and surrounding body panels, wiring, and mounting structures. A thorough inspection of the inner rear body, bumper reinforcement, structural alignment, electrical systems, sensors, and safety systems is recommended before purchase. The available findings do not establish the condition of any components that are not visible. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a South Korea-built 2024 Hyundai Venue passenger wagon with a 1.6-liter gasoline GAMMA II engine. The decoded equipment data lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, front and side airbags, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. These systems should be checked for damage, fault codes, calibration requirements, and proper operation after repairs. An official NHTSA recall, campaign 24V308000, applies to certain 2024 Hyundai Venue vehicles. An electrical short in the EGR valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power. The stated remedy is replacement of the EGR valve assembly by an authorized dealer at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.