2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE SEL

The auction record identifies this 2023 Hyundai Palisade as having a salvage title and lists FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. The vehicle has moderate to severe collision damage concentrated at the front corner. The hood is creased and deformed along its leading edge, with an uneven gap above the front fascia. The front bumper cover is broken and displaced, with missing sections and internal components exposed. One headlamp assembly is absent or extensively broken, and wiring and other components are visible in the headlamp opening. The adjacent front fender is deformed around the headlamp and wheel-opening area. One side of the grille has broken and missing sections, while the lower front bumper trim is detached and hanging forward. Additional exposed brackets, wiring, and other front-end components are visible behind the damaged bumper and headlamp area. Inside the vehicle, the windshield has multiple branching cracks across the lower driver-side area. The driver airbag has deployed from the steering wheel, and the passenger airbag and associated fabric are protruding from the front passenger-side dashboard. The vehicle should undergo a complete inspection of the front structure, cooling and electrical systems, steering and suspension components, restraint systems, and diagnostic modules before repair or operation. Replacement of the damaged airbags and windshield, along with proper inspection and calibration of affected safety systems, may be required. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Hyundai Palisade SEL 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 Co. in South Korea. NHTSA records list five recalls for the 2023 Palisade: campaign 23V180000 concerning possible windshield-wiper failure; 23V415000 concerning loss of power brake assist; 23V526000 concerning an electric oil-pump controller that may overheat and increase fire risk; 25V607000 concerning rear and other seat-belt buckle assemblies that may fail to latch; and 26V034000 concerning improper deployment of third-row side-curtain airbags. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA, and any outstanding repairs should be completed before the vehicle is returned to service.