2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE Calligraphy

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE,” with “FRONT END” identified as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe removal of front-end components supports the stated FRONT END description, but the photographs cannot verify the claimed damage percentage. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has severe front-end damage. The front bumper cover and outer fascia are missing, exposing the front reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, and inner front-end structures. The front grille is also absent, leaving the radiator and other cooling components exposed. Both the left and right front headlamp assemblies are missing, with open mounting areas and exposed wiring and connectors. Both front fender panels are absent, exposing the wheel and inner-fender areas. Several dark linear marks and an irregular scuffed area are present on the upper front portion of the hood; this is described as minor cosmetic damage. The VIN decodes as a Calligraphy-trim Hyundai Palisade SUV manufactured in South Korea. It is equipped with four-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, and standard driver-assistance and safety equipment including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. The damage assessment does not establish the condition or operation of these systems, the exposed wiring, the cooling system, or any underlying structural or mechanical components. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic testing will be required before repairability and total repair costs can be determined. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and trim. Recall 26V047000 concerns a software error that may cause the instrument-panel display to fail; the remedy is a free software update. Recall 26V160000 concerns second- and third-row power seats that may fail to detect a person during powered movement; the remedy involves software updates, with caution advised until completed. Recall 26V169000 concerns possible wiring damage in the third-row driver-side seat-belt buckle, which may cause an incorrect belt-status indication; the remedy may include a wiring-harness extension and seat-belt assembly replacement. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.