2024 Hyundai Kona Sel
KM8HB3AB6RU102600 history Trade history

Sales records: 3 Average price: $ 8 849 USD View stats
Analysis report

This 2024 Hyundai Kona Sel features a branded title and reports significant history, including an airbag deployment from a severe front or side impact on January 27, 2026, followed by the vehicle being declared a TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE on May 14, 2026. The car was last owned in South Carolina and has four documented service records; most recent maintenance noted includes an alignment performed at Pep Boys in South Carolina. Given the salvage title status, airbag deployment history, and multiple title changes recorded through Auto Auction transfers, you must review the full report to understand how these factors could materially affect value or risk before buying, bidding, or financing.

Characteristics

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$6 800 USD
Seller Reserve Price
VIN KM8HB3AB6RU102600
Mileage 40,776 mi 65,622 km
Auction Date (UTC) 06/19/2026 14:00
Engine 2.0l 4
Color Black
Transmission Automatic
Fuel GAS
Drive front-wheel drive
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 20 144 USD
Market value $ 20 144 USD
Primary damage Side
Secondary damage Front End

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Exterior condition

2 damages · 2 zones
Damage map
1 2
1 Other
Primary damage: SIDE
2 Front
Secondary damage: FRONT END
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 2/10
Repair Complexity: High
Risk of Hidden Damage: Very High

The vehicle requires extensive structural repair including B-pillar replacement, rocker panel straightening, and potential floor pan/roof reinforcement. Cost of repair is estimated at high levels ($20,144), which approaches or exceeds the market value of a vehicle with this mileage.

Advantages
Insurance seller (high documentation reliability)
Relatively low mileage (40,776 mi)
Modern vehicle features
Disadvantages
Severe structural/side impact damage
High repair cost ($20,144) relative to vehicle value
Potential for compromised cabin integrity
Airbag deployment increases repair complexity and cost
Avoid

This vehicle has suffered a major side-impact collision. When the B-pillar is compromised, the structural integrity of the passenger safety cell is in question. Even with professional repair, the vehicle may never return to original crash-safety standards. The high cost of repair relative to market value makes this a poor financial investment.

Airbags: Deployed Glass: Damaged Suspension damage
Damage
Severe Driver Side Doors (Front & Rear) — Deep intrusion and structural deformation of both driver-side doors. Impact has compromised the side impact protection beams.
Severe B-Pillar — Significant deformation of the B-pillar structure is evident due to the side impact, potentially compromising cabin integrity.
Severe Rocker Panel / Side Sill — Crushed and deformed rocker panel area under the driver's door section.
Moderate Side Mirror (Driver) — Impact-related damage/dislodgment.
Moderate Front Bumper/Fender Area — Visible misalignment and potential underlying damage to the front left fender and bumper mounting points due to secondary front-end impact.
Severe Interior/Airbags — Side curtain airbags and seat-mounted airbags appear to have deployed based on interior inspection/impact depth.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder KM8HB3AB6RU102600
A B S Standard
Airbag Location Curtain 1st and 2nd Rows
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Side 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Auto High Beam Standard
Auto Reverse System Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
C I B Standard
Daytime Running Light Standard
Displacement (L) 2
Displacement C C 2000
Displacement C I 122.0474881894
Doors 5
Drive Type 4x2
Dynamic Brake Support Standard
E S C Standard
Engine Manufacturer HMC
Engine Model MPI NU PE
Forward Collision Warning Standard
Fuel Injection Type Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Fuel Type Gasoline
G V W R Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Keyless Ignition Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Lane Keep System Standard
Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source LED
Make HYUNDAI
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Model Kona
Model Year 2024
Other Restraint System Info Seat Belt: All Positions
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Standard
Plant City ULSAN
Plant Country SOUTH KOREA
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Standard
Rear Visibility System Standard
Seat Belts All Manual
Series2 Wagon Body Style
T P M S Direct
Traction Control Standard
Trim SE
Trim2 Wagon Body Style
V I N KM8HB3AB6RU102600
Valve Train Design Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor KM8HB3AB*RU
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Vehicle Valuation (USA) KM8HB3AB6RU102600
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors Black
Display Name Hyundai
Display Name SEL Sport Utility 4D
Display Name 2024
Display Name Kona
Drivetrains FWD
Engines 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned Yes
Livery Use No
Miles 40776
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance, Hill Start Assist Control, Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Alarm System, Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM/HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite, Bluetooth Wireless, Blue Link Communication System, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Heated Seats, Power Seat, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Rear Spoiler, Alloy Wheels
Original Owner Yes
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-06-13
Salvage Yes
Taxi Use No
Title Brand Yes
Transmissions Automatic, IVT w/Shiftronic
Used As Rental No
Vehicle Data KM8HB3AB6RU102600
Vehicle
Make Hyundai
Model Kona
Year 2024
Country US
SEL
Name SEL FWD
Body style Sport Utility
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $25,600
Invoice $24,488
Supply & Demand (USA) KM8HB3AB6RU102600
Vehicle
Make Hyundai
Model Kona
Year 2024
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 39 days
DSO 41 days
Ingest date 2026-06-08
Listings (90d)
Sold 3216
Active listings 1468
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Final price calculator Estimated value
Estimated value Current bid ($0) Buy It Now ($6,800)
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3 Trucking to port SC · SC - COLUMBIA
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