2022 KIA TELLURIDE SX

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title certificate, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible left-side door damage supports the “SIDE” classification. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed or contradicted from exterior photographs alone. The visible damage is concentrated on the left rear side and rear bumper area. The left rear door has multiple deep dents, creases, and pronounced outward and inward deformation across the door skin. Its exterior handle assembly is missing, leaving a large opening in the panel. Lower side molding and rocker-area trim are also absent, with mounting holes, clips, and underlying surfaces exposed. The vertical trim around the left rear door window is missing as well, exposing the pillar surface and fasteners. The rear bumper fascia is missing across the lower rear section, including the left rear corner. Bumper mounting structures, brackets, wiring, lower components, and the exhaust area are exposed. Trim from both rear bumper corners and the lower side sections is also missing, leaving visible mounting points and unfinished surfaces. The provided findings do not assess hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, restraint-system, or alignment damage. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including inspection behind the damaged panels and verification that all required replacement parts and safety systems are present and functional. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Kia Telluride SX SUV with 4WD, a 3.8-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Kia Georgia, Inc. in the United States. The decoded equipment includes standard adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, parking assistance, and a rear visibility system. The NHTSA recall information provided lists campaigns 21V577000 and 22V344000 for potential blank instrument-cluster displays; 22V509000 concerning an incorrect temporary spare tire; 22V626000 concerning a tow-hitch harness that may short and cause a fire; 24V214000 concerning intermediate-shaft and right-front-driveshaft engagement; and 24V407000 concerning overheating of the front power-seat motor. The data also lists recall 26V430000, which replaces 24V407000 and concerns the same front power-seat motor issue. Recall repairs should be verified by VIN with Kia or NHTSA, including whether any previous seat-motor repair must be completed again.