2020 KIA SORENTO L, LX, S

The auction records identify this 2020 Kia Sorento as having a salvage vehicle title, with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification because dents and scuffing are present on the side doors and rocker area. However, the salvage title itself cannot be confirmed from the available images. Visible damage includes localized white abrasion and scuffing on the front bumper’s left corner near the lower wheel-arch area. The rear liftgate has multiple creases and inward depressions around the license-plate recess, along with scuffing across the lower center section. Broad shallow dents and irregular creases are visible on the lower and middle portions of the visible front and rear side doors, with additional paint scuffing near the lower edges. The rocker-panel trim and adjacent painted area also show abrasion and dark linear marks. A pronounced horizontal dent and crease are present on the lower section of the visible rear side door, with scraped paint near its lower edge. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Kia Sorento SUV/MPV built in the United States by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia. It is identified as a gasoline-powered 2.4-liter four-cylinder model with an automatic transmission and 4x2 drive. The decoded vehicle configuration includes three seat rows and seating for seven. An NHTSA recall, campaign 22V703000, applies to certain 2016–2022 Sorento vehicles equipped with an original-equipment or Kia-dealer-installed tow-hitch harness. Moisture and debris can cause an electrical short in the harness module, potentially resulting in a fire. The remedy involves dealer inspection and, when necessary, replacement of the fuse and/or tow-hitch harness module. The vehicle’s individual recall completion status and whether it is equipped with the affected harness should be verified with Kia or an authorized dealer.