2018 TOYOTA RAV4 LE

The auction record lists a Salvage Certificate of Title and identifies the primary damage as REAR END. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the REAR END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated at the rear. The left rear quarter panel and rear corner are extensively creased and crushed, with displaced metal around the left tail lamp and wheel-arch area. The left rear tail lamp, left rear bumper cover, and left rear wheel-arch molding are missing. The rear bumper cover is also absent across the lower rear section, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting points, brackets, exhaust components, and other underlying structures. The rear liftgate is severely deformed and creased across its lower and left portions, including distortion around the license-plate recess. Exterior trim along the upper rear liftgate and roof edge is missing, leaving mounting holes exposed. The visible damage indicates that substantial body repair and replacement of rear exterior components will be required. The condition of the underlying structural, exhaust, lighting, electrical, safety, and rear-door components should be confirmed through a thorough physical inspection before purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE/X Grade SUV, built in Japan. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 4x2 drive. NHTSA records list three applicable recall campaigns: 17V831000 and 19V503000 concerning incorrect load-capacity labels, and 23V734000 concerning certain replacement 12-volt batteries that may move in the tray and contact the hold-down bracket, potentially causing a short circuit. Recall completion should be verified with Toyota or an authorized dealer using the VIN.