2020 KIA TELLURIDE LX

The auction record lists the primary damage as hail. Stage 1’s photo assessment supports this claim on the hood: numerous small, shallow dents are concentrated across the upward-facing hood panel, with no clearly visible paint chipping at the dents. The roof and rear hatch appear largely smooth, so the hail damage is visible but does not appear extensive across all horizontal panels. The hood has numerous shallow, rounded depressions across the central and front sections. The visible paint surface appears intact at the dents. The front windshield also has at least two circular impact areas with radiating cracks, including one near the upper central area and another near the central-lower area. The windshield will require further assessment and likely replacement. The vehicle is identified by VIN 5XYP24HC7LG087988 as a 2020 Kia Telluride LX, a left-hand-drive SUV manufactured in the United States. Factory data lists a 3.8-litre six-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and 4x2 drive. It is configured with three seat rows and seating for up to eight occupants. NHTSA recall records identify several recalls for 2020 Telluride vehicles. These include rear and other seat-belt assemblies that may not properly secure a child restraint, a trailer-brake-light wiring issue on vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control, a potential fire risk involving certain genuine Kia tow-hitch harnesses, possible high-beam headlight failure, a driveshaft engagement issue that may allow the vehicle to roll while in Park, and a front power-seat motor overheating risk. Recall 26V430000 also addresses the power-seat motor issue and replaces recall 24V407; its remedy information indicates that VIN searching and owner notification were scheduled for 2026. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed with Kia using the vehicle’s VIN before purchase, and any outstanding repairs should be completed by an authorized dealer.