2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE XRT

This 2023 Hyundai Palisade XRT, VIN KM8R3DGE0PU557383, is listed with a salvage certificate and “REAR END” as the auction’s primary damage classification. The Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence strongly supports the unverified rear-end damage claim, showing severe crushing and missing or detached rear exterior components. The salvage-certificate status itself could not be independently confirmed from exterior photographs. The rear of the vehicle has extensive severe collision damage. The right rear quarter panel is heavily deformed and sharply creased around the tail lamp, fuel-filler area, and wheel arch. The wheel-arch trim is missing, exposing inner components and openings. The rear corner and bumper area are separated from the body, with loose parts hanging below the liftgate opening. The rear liftgate outer panel and rear window glass are absent, leaving the cargo area and liftgate opening exposed. The surrounding rear structure and trim are extensively buckled and deformed, with deep creases across the center, left side, and full width of the rear body panel. The rear bumper assembly, bumper cover, trim, and attached components are detached, displaced downward, and hanging outward from the vehicle. Major liftgate components and exterior panels are also missing, with additional loose damaged panels and trim visible around the opening. Factory data identifies the vehicle as a gasoline-powered sport utility vehicle with a 3.8-liter GDI Lambda II engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. It is configured with three seating rows and seven seats and was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. The provided NHTSA recall information lists the following recalls for the 2023 Palisade: a windshield-wiper motor or wiper-arm issue that may cause intermittent or complete wiper failure; a brake-booster diaphragm issue that may result in loss of power-brake assist; an Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller issue that may overheat and increase fire risk; rear seat-belt buckle assemblies that may fail to latch; and a third-row side-curtain airbag deployment issue. Recall repairs should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase, particularly given the vehicle’s severe rear-end damage and exposed rear opening.