2023 KIA SPORTAGE X-LINE

The auction record lists this 2023 Kia Sportage as having a “SCRAP CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” These are unverified auction designations. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe damage to the front-left corner supports the auction’s “FRONT END” classification. The scrap-certificate designation cannot be confirmed or contradicted from the available exterior and interior photographs. The vehicle has extensive damage concentrated at the front-left corner. The front-left fender and wheel-arch area are severely crushed, with sharp folds, torn edges, and missing exterior material. The front-left portion of the hood is raised and creased, and the front-left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving internal components exposed. The front-left bumper cover is torn and broken, with missing sections and exposed components. Multiple grille elements are also broken or missing. The windshield is extensively shattered, with spiderweb cracking across the driver-side and central glass, including concentrated damage in the lower driver-side area. The driver steering-wheel airbag, passenger-side dashboard airbag, and roof-side curtain airbag are visibly deployed. The outer front bolster of the driver’s seat is torn, exposing light-colored underlying material. Several light white scuff marks are also present on the painted surface around the front-side fender and adjacent front door. The extent of the impact damage requires a comprehensive inspection for possible damage to the underlying structure, suspension, steering, cooling and electrical systems, restraint components, and driver-assistance systems before repair or road use. Windshield replacement, airbag-system restoration, body-panel and lighting replacement, and post-repair safety-system checks should be anticipated. The provided findings do not establish the condition of any concealed components or the vehicle’s running and driving condition. According to the VIN decode, VIN 5XYK6CAF2PG072284 is a 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line SUV manufactured by Kia Georgia, Inc. in the United States. It is listed with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. NHTSA records list the following recalls for this make, model, and year: alternator battery-terminal inspection and tightening; inspection and possible reinstallation of side-curtain airbags; instrument-cluster software updating; inspection and possible replacement of the brake booster; inspection and possible replacement of the Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller; and inspection and securing or replacement of the roof molding. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Kia or an authorized dealer, particularly because the vehicle has visible airbag and front-end collision damage.