2025 KIA SPORTAGE LX

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage title and lists “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible damage to the vehicle’s side areas supports the stated SIDE classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The vehicle has extensive collision damage along the left side. The left front fender, both left-side doors, and the left rear quarter panel show severe dents, sharp creasing, scraped paint, and distorted panel surfaces. The rear quarter panel is particularly deformed around the fuel-door area, wheel arch, and rear lamp surround. The left exterior mirror is broken, with portions of its outer housing missing and internal components exposed. Lower side molding or trim is also missing along the rear door and rocker area, leaving mounting holes and fastener points visible. Additional exterior damage is present at the rear. The lower corner of the rear bumper cover has a visible split and irregular opening, while another bumper component or trim piece is hanging down at the lower right corner. The windshield has multiple long crack lines across its surface. The restraint system has been activated. A front-seat side airbag is visibly deployed, and white side-curtain airbag material is hanging from the roof and upper side areas. The condition of other airbags, seat belts, sensors, structural components, suspension, steering, electrical systems, and drivability cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be inspected before purchase. Repairs are likely to require replacement or substantial repair of multiple body panels, the mirror, exterior trim, windshield, bumper components, and deployed restraint-system parts, followed by inspection for possible underlying structural or mechanical damage. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2025 Kia Sportage LX SUV, VIN KNDPU3DG0S7175712, built by Kia Corporation in South Korea. The decoded information lists a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, 4x2 drive, and standard safety systems including front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, forward-collision warning, and related driver-assistance features. The supplied decoding data also indicates hybrid-related fuel information; the exact powertrain configuration should therefore be verified against the vehicle and its documentation. One NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2023–2025 Sportage plug-in hybrid vehicles and certain 2024–2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2-inch screen and a Genuine Kia tow-hitch harness accessory. Recall 25V874000 concerns a software issue that may cause the instrument-panel screen to fail. Applicability to this specific vehicle depends on its equipment and VIN eligibility and should be confirmed with Kia or NHTSA.