2023 KIA SPORTAGE EX

The vehicle is a 2023 Kia Sportage with a salvage title. The auction lists the primary damage as “UNDERCARRIAGE.” This claim cannot be confirmed from the available photos and requires a physical inspection. The documented visible damage is minor. A small light-colored abrasion or scuff is present on the lower center area of the rear seat cushion. An amber engine-shaped warning light is illuminated on the instrument cluster; the available image does not establish its cause or confirm any mechanical failure. The vehicle should undergo diagnostic scanning and a full mechanical inspection before purchase, with particular attention to the undercarriage. According to the VIN decode, this is a front-wheel-drive (4x2) Sportage EX SUV built in the United States. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. NHTSA records show the following recalls for this make, model, and year: campaign 22V651000 concerns a potentially loose alternator battery-positive terminal nut; 22V878000 concerns improperly installed side-curtain air bags; 23V298000 concerns a digital instrument cluster that may fail to display information; 23V410000 concerns possible loss of power brake assist; 23V531000 concerns an Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller that may overheat; and 24V025000 concerns roof molding that may loosen and detach. Recall repairs should be verified by VIN with Kia or an authorized dealer, and any outstanding repairs should be completed before the vehicle is driven regularly.