2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE SEL Prem

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Palisade with a salvage certificate. The auction lists the primary damage as “REAR END,” which is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial damage observed to the rear liftgate, left rear quarter area, tail lamp, and rear bumper. The left rear tail lamp assembly is severely damaged: its lens and housing are broken, internal components are exposed, and there is an open gap around the assembly. The surrounding left rear quarter panel is creased and pushed inward, with deformation and irregularity around the lamp mounting area. The rear liftgate has broad dents and creases across the license-plate recess and lower panel, particularly on the left side and lower edge. The rear bumper cover is severely detached from the body. Its left corner is displaced, with broken or missing sections, exposed internal components, and loose wiring visible below the bumper. The left rear bumper corner also has broken and missing sections. The lower rear bumper and trim are moderately deformed and displaced, leaving an uneven appearance and an open gap beneath the liftgate. The findings describe exterior and visible component damage only; the condition of concealed structural, electrical, safety, and mechanical systems has not been established. The VIN decodes as a Palisade SEL Premium SUV built by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea, equipped with a 3.8-liter gasoline GDI Lambda II engine, four-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is listed with recalls involving windshield-wiper operation, brake-booster power assist, the Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller, rear seat-belt buckles, and third-row side-curtain air-bag deployment. Recall repair status should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA using the vehicle identification number before purchase.