2025 HYUNDAI PALISADE

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage vehicle title, with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification through substantial damage to the left front side; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The left front fender is severely crushed, with multiple deep creases and damaged sections around the wheel opening. The wheel-arch molding is missing, leaving mounting points and inner wheel-arch components exposed. The left front door has broad dents and sharp creases along its front edge, lower section, and center-lower panel. The left rocker panel and lower side trim are visibly deformed and scuffed, with an irregular displaced trim edge between the front and rear wheels. An uneven, widened gap is visible at the junction between the left side of the hood, the front fender, and adjacent front-end trim. Detached exterior pieces, including a long black rubber strip and separate white and black trim components, were found beside the vehicle; one of these pieces has broken, irregular edges. The instrument cluster displays “Check Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system” and “Check Forward/Side Safety system,” along with multiple warning indicators. These warnings and the visible body damage require further diagnostic and physical inspection before repair or road use. The findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, structural, restraint, or underbody components. Factory data identifies the vehicle as a 2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.8-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II engine, and a Calligraphy/Calligraphy Night trim designation. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in Ulsan, South Korea. NHTSA records list three recalls for 2025 Palisade vehicles: campaign 25V291000 concerning a potential electric oil-pump-controller short that may cause a fire; campaign 25V607000 concerning rear seat-belt buckles that may fail to latch; and campaign 26V034000 concerning possible improper deployment of third-row side-curtain airbags. Recall completion and VIN-specific applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.