2018 TOYOTA RAV4 LE

The vehicle is listed with an auction condition of “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” and a primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end crushing, missing rear bumper cover, and deformed rear body panels support the stated REAR END claim. Salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The rear of the vehicle has severe collision damage. The liftgate is crushed inward across the lower and middle sections, with deep creases, torn edges, and distorted panel surfaces. The rear bumper cover is missing, leaving the bumper reinforcement, mounting points, wiring, and lower components exposed. The lower rear body structure and both rear corners show extensive crushing, torn metal, bent and displaced panels, and exposed internal components. The condition of hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety-system components requires a physical inspection. Several minor linear scratches are also visible on the hood. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation at the Takaoka Plant in Japan. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, stability and traction control, front-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system; the operational condition of these systems cannot be determined from the provided findings. NHTSA records identify three recalls for this make, model, and year: two recalls concerning potentially incorrect load-capacity labels and one concerning certain replacement 12-volt batteries that may move and contact the hold-down bracket, creating a short-circuit and fire risk. Recall completion should be verified with Toyota using the VIN.