2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE Caligraphy

The auction lists this 2023 Hyundai Palisade as having a salvage certificate with “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1’s photo review states that the visible evidence supports the rear-end claim: the rear window, rear bumper cover, and both rear lamp assemblies are missing, with wiring and mounting components exposed. Significant front-end component loss is also visible. At the front, the bumper cover, grille-area trim, and surrounding fascia components are missing, exposing the radiator and front mounting structure. The front-left headlamp assembly and wheel-arch trim are also absent. Both left- and right-side rocker-panel trim pieces are missing, and the left rear wheel-arch trim is absent. Additional missing trim and fascia pieces are present around the left rear quarter and rear lamp area. At the rear, the liftgate window glass is missing, with glass residue visible around the opening. The rear bumper cover and both rear lamp assemblies are absent, exposing the rear mounting structure, wiring, and exhaust-area components. Light scratches are noted on the front-left fender and adjacent front door area, with additional scuffing on the left rear quarter panel. The instrument cluster displays a “Check Forward Safety system” message along with ABS and other warning indicators. The underlying cause is not established by the findings. These systems should be diagnosed, and the vehicle should undergo a complete mechanical, electrical, restraint-system, lighting, and structural inspection before purchase or road use. The extensive missing exterior components also mean that concealed damage cannot be ruled out from these findings alone. NHTSA decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Palisade Caligraphy SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.8-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists recalls concerning windshield-wiper operation (23V180000), brake-booster power assist (23V415000), the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller and potential fire risk (23V526000), rear seat-belt buckles (25V607000), and third-row side-curtain air-bag deployment (26V034000). Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA, and any outstanding remedies should be completed before use.