2023 KIA SPORTAGE LX

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage vehicle title, with FRONT END listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification through extensive damage to the front bumper, grille, and lower-front components; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The front bumper cover is missing across the lower and central front area, exposing components behind it. Multiple grille sections and slats are broken or absent, and lower front fascia and under-bumper trim are also missing. Electrical wiring and connectors are hanging below both lower front corners. The steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed, indicating that the restraint system will require inspection and repair. The hood has minor chipped or scraped paint with a shallow surface irregularity near its front edge. Several light scuff marks are present on the lower right rear bumper trim. The VIN decodes as a 2023 Kia Sportage LX Sport Utility Vehicle, built in South Korea. It has front-wheel drive (4x2), a gasoline 2.5-liter four-cylinder GDI THETA III engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Factory safety equipment listed by NHTSA includes front, side, and curtain airbags, electronic stability and traction control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system. The condition of these systems cannot be determined from the provided findings. NHTSA records six recalls for certain 2023 Sportage vehicles: the alternator battery-terminal connection may loosen; side-curtain airbags may have been twisted during installation; a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster may fail to display information; the brake booster may lose power assist; the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller may overheat; and roof molding may loosen and detach. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Kia or an authorized dealer before purchase.