2021 TOYOTA RAV4 XLE Premium

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo assessment states that the visible evidence supports the SIDE damage claim, with substantial damage along the left-side doors and rocker area; it also states that the salvage certificate itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The visible damage is concentrated on the lower left-side front and rear doors and the adjacent rocker-panel area. Both doors have pronounced horizontal creasing, uneven panel surfaces, scraped paint, and dark abrasion marks. The lower side molding and rocker trim are displaced, with exposed fasteners and a long black section hanging downward near the doors. The deformation appears to extend from the lower door panels into the rocker-panel area. Professional body and structural inspection is recommended to determine the full extent of the damage and the required repairs. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium SUV, built in Canada. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The decoded vehicle information also lists standard ABS, stability and traction control, curtain, front, side, knee, and passenger seat-cushion airbags, as well as forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model year: campaign 23V865000, concerning the occupant classification system sensor. A short circuit may prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash. Toyota’s stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified with Toyota or an authorized dealer using the VIN.