2021 HYUNDAI PALISADE Limited

The auction record identifies this 2021 Hyundai Palisade as having a Certificate of Salvage, with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage claim: severe deformation and missing components are concentrated along the driver-side doors, rocker panel, and rear quarter area. The salvage-title status is an administrative condition and cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The driver-side front door is missing, leaving the door opening, hinges, wiring, and inner side structure exposed. The driver-side rear door is severely crushed, and the rocker panel and lower door-sill area are visibly deformed with exposed inner structure and components. The driver-side rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area also show extensive crushing and sharp creasing, with portions of the inner body exposed. The open side area reveals exposed metal, wiring, inner door components, and displaced white fabric material near the roof-side interior. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement and internal components. The driver-side rear bumper corner is detached and hanging away from the body, with broken or exposed mounting components. The rear liftgate has moderate deformation along its lower section, and the left rear corner and quarter-panel area show extensive crushing, deep creases, displaced panels, and exposed internal components. Overall, the visible damage is severe and may involve the vehicle’s side structure and rear body structure. A comprehensive inspection of the frame or unibody, wiring, restraint systems, suspension, wheel alignment, drivetrain, and electrical systems is essential before purchase or repair. No operating or mechanical condition has been provided. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.8-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea and is configured with three seating rows and seven seats. NHTSA records list recalls for this model year involving potentially contaminated brake fluid and reduced braking performance (21V840000); windshield-wiper operation (22V627000 and the related expansion 23V180000); a potential electrical fire involving certain trailer-hitch harnesses (22V633000); rear seat-belt buckle latching (25V607000); and possible improper deployment of third-row side-curtain airbags (26V034000). Recall repair status and applicability to this vehicle should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.