2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2023 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage vehicle title and an auction primary-damage code of “SIDE.” The visible evidence supports the SIDE code: extensive damage is present along the side and rear-side areas. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photographs. The most severe damage is concentrated around the rear side quarter panel and wheel opening. The quarter panel is extensively crushed and creased, with torn edges and exposed components. The rear wheel and tire are visibly displaced outside the wheel opening and positioned at an angle relative to the body, indicating that the wheel, suspension, and surrounding mounting areas require thorough physical inspection. The wheel-arch trim is missing, and the rear bumper cover is detached at the damaged corner, with separated mounting areas, large gaps, and protruding bumper material. The affected rear door has large, deep dents and sharp creases across the outer skin and lower edge. Additional moderate denting, creasing, and scuffing is visible on the opposite-side rear door and adjacent lower side panel. The extent of the visible panel damage suggests that body repairs and possible replacement of multiple exterior components will be required, although hidden structural, suspension, wheel, and alignment damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. The front passenger seat side airbag is deployed. The instrument cluster displays ABS, airbag, steering-system, stability-control, parking-brake, and other warning indicators. The vehicle should therefore undergo a complete restraint-system, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, and diagnostic inspection before any decision regarding repair or road use. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States and is identified as the SEL trim with Convenience Package. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the remedy involves inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Recall 25V893000 concerns an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness that may allow moisture into the control module, potentially causing trailer-light failure or an electrical short; the listed remedy is removal of the harness and installation of a dust cap. Recall completion and equipment applicability should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase.