What damage type is reported for this Hyundai kona?

The primary recorded damage on file is "biohazard/chemical". Auction reports log primary and secondary damage categories to assess structural, mechanical, or cosmetic repair requirements.

Are there any open NHTSA safety recalls on this vehicle?

There are 4 official NHTSA safety recall(s) on record for this 2024 Hyundai kona. Detailed recall summaries and free manufacturer remedy instructions are listed in the Safety section above.

How does salvage auction pricing compare to clean retail value?

Salvage and insurance auction vehicles generally sell at 30% to 70% below clean market retail, depending on title status, primary damage severity, and whether the vehicle is verified as run-and-drive.

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2024 Hyundai kona

VIN: km8hc3ab7ru160163biohazard/chemical

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AI-Powered Vehicle Synthesis from Auction Records

Damage Index: 5/10

This 2024 Hyundai kona (VIN: km8hc3ab7ru160163) was cataloged in salvage auction records at -. Primary damage recorded is biohazard/chemical with 4 active NHTSA safety recall(s).

Auction Status

Unsold / Archive

Primary Damage

biohazard/chemical

Location

Auction Date

January 1, 1970

Auction Final BidN/A

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Final Bid

N/A

Est. Retail Value

N/A

Savings

N/A

Primary Damage

biohazard/chemical

Condition

Odometer

258

Damage Analysis

5/10

Moderate Damage

biohazard/chemical

Damage Location Map

Damage Legend

Primary Damage

biohazard/chemical

Secondary Damage

No Damage

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Vehicle Timeline

Manufactured

2024

Vehicle was manufactured and entered service as a 2024 model year vehicle.

Damage Event

December 1969

Vehicle sustained biohazard/chemical damage and was declared a total loss or salvage.

Auction Listed

1970-01-01

Vehicle was listed on a public salvage auction platform (Copart or IAAI) for bidding.

Sold at Auction

Latest

January 1, 1970

Vehicle was sold to the highest bidder at the salvage auction.

NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

#23V650000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

#23V901000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

#24V308000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

#26V452000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

2024 Hyundai kona Auction Analysis & Record Context

This report represents historical salvage auction aggregation for the 2024 Hyundai kona, designated by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) km8hc3ab7ru160163. Historical records document the vehicle being cataloged through salvage auction inventory originating out of the - facility.

The vehicle was branded with a primary damage attribution of biohazard/chemical alongside documented secondary damage noted as -. Under standard automotive insurance appraisal practices, vehicles categorized under this loss type are evaluated against localized fair retail thresholds (estimated in clean condition at N/A) prior to disposition. Final bidding outcomes remain archived within historical lots.

Notice: Auction data, repair indexes, and retail values are compiled for informational and historical audit purposes. Prospective rebuilders or buyers should conduct independent on-site mechanic inspections before participating in live vehicle transactions.

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Verified auction answers & intelligence for VIN: km8hc3ab7ru160163

This 2024 Hyundai kona (VIN: km8hc3ab7ru160163) was listed at auction via -. Final sale price is subject to lot confirmation and auction verification.

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Factual synthesis from auction records

Severity Index5/10

Risk LevelModerate

Moderate structural or mechanical impact. Professional frame & mechanical inspection recommended.

Low RiskModerateCritical

Estimated Repair Range

NaNNaNExceeds Normal Threshold

Calibrated from official insurance estimator

Market PositionPending Data

Market spread comparison unavailable

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Market Comparison

Avg Sale Price

$1,680

Min Sale Price

N/A

Max Sale Price

$14,700

Total Auctions

Auction Details

Lot #: #78401674
Auction House: IAAI
Location: -
Country: -
Auction Date: January 1, 1970

Vehicle Information

VIN: km8hc3ab7ru160163
Year: 2024
Make: Hyundai
Model: kona
Engine: 1.6
Transmission: unknown
Drive: awd
Fuel Type: gas
Odometer: 258
Title / Brand: -
Loss Type: -
Primary Damage: biohazard/chemical
Secondary Damage: -

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