2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE Caligraphy

This 2023 Hyundai Palisade (VIN KM8R7DGE3PU630721) is listed by the auction with a salvage title designation and a “FRONT END” primary-damage code. The auction damage code is an unverified classification; however, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end classification through extensive damage and missing components. Stage 1 also notes that salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has severe collision damage. The hood is substantially deformed and creased near its front section, with an uneven open gap along the leading edge. The front bumper cover, grille, surrounding fascia panels, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. Internal cooling components, brackets, wiring, mounting areas, and other front-end parts are exposed. Plastic panels and mounting components are broken, detached, or absent at both the left and right front corners. The extent of the damage indicates that a comprehensive inspection and significant front-end repair will be required. The condition of the cooling system, wiring, structural components, restraint systems, driver-assistance sensors, and mechanical components is not established by the supplied findings. Proper alignment, calibration, and safety-system testing should be completed after repairs. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a gasoline-powered SUV with a 3.8-liter GDI Lambda II engine, four-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. NHTSA records list five recalls for the 2023 Palisade: a windshield-wiper issue, a brake-booster issue, an Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump-controller issue, rear seat-belt buckle issues, and a third-row side-curtain-airbag deployment issue. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.