2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2023 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage title and an auction primary-damage classification of FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage and missing components support the stated FRONT END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, grille, surrounding fascia, and front-end trim are missing. The front crash bar, radiator and other cooling components, wiring, brackets, lamp mounting areas, and other internal components are exposed. The hood has pronounced crushing and creasing across its front section, with an uneven leading edge and irregular gaps at both front corners. Exterior panels around both headlamps are absent, and the front corner structures are open. The outer wheel-arch moldings are missing on both sides, as are the lower trim strips along both front doors and rocker areas. Exposed mounting holes and fasteners are visible. The extent of the visible damage indicates that replacement of multiple body, trim, lighting-surround, and front-end components will be required. The condition of the underlying structural members, cooling system, wiring, lighting units, driver-assistance sensors, airbags, steering, suspension, and drivetrain cannot be determined from these findings and should be checked in person before purchase. The VIN decodes as a 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a gasoline 2.5-liter four-cylinder GDI Theta III engine, and an automatic transmission. The recorded trim is SEL with Convenience Package, and the vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. 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 is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Recall 25V893000 concerns an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness that may allow moisture into its 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 should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before the vehicle is operated.