2020 KIA SORENTO L, LX, S

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and identifies “HAIL” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the hail-damage claim based on numerous shallow dents across the hood, with no clearly cracked or chipped paint at the dents. However, the roof appears largely smooth in the available views, and the trunk/decklid is not clearly shown as an upward-facing panel, so the full extent of the hail pattern cannot be confirmed. The certificate-of-title condition is an auction document status and cannot be confirmed from the available images. The documented exterior damage consists of numerous small, shallow dents across the upward-facing hood panel, assessed as moderate. Localized blue and reddish surface marks and abrasions are also visible on the upper front grille chrome trim. Inside, the driver’s seat cushion has light-colored discoloration and surface marks, assessed as minor cosmetic damage. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Kia Sorento SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in the United States. NHTSA recall campaign 22V703000 applies to certain 2016–2022 Sorento vehicles equipped with a tow-hitch harness installed as original equipment or purchased through a Kia dealership. Moisture and debris may cause an electrical short in the harness module, potentially resulting in a fire. The vehicle should be checked for recall applicability and completion; affected vehicles require dealer inspection and, where necessary, fuse and/or harness-module replacement.