2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE,” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END classification: the front fascia, headlamp assemblies, and both front fender areas are absent, leaving front-end components exposed. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, grille assembly, and surrounding fascia panels are missing. Both headlamp assemblies are also absent, with open mounting areas and wiring or other components visible at the front corners. The left and right front fender panels are missing, exposing the wheel-house areas, inner panels, suspension areas, and wiring. Both exterior side mirrors are missing. The outer skins of both front doors have clear angular creases and recessed areas near their forward sections. The exterior handles are missing from both front doors, leaving the mounting recesses open. The extent of any damage behind the removed or deformed parts, including to structural, cooling, suspension, wiring, safety, and driver-assistance systems, requires a physical inspection and functional testing. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL with Convenience Package, configured as a five-door SUV with four-wheel drive. It is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Factory data lists features including LED low-beam headlamps, forward collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and intervention, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system; these systems should be checked after repairs. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Campaign 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the controller as necessary. Campaign 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 stated remedy is removal of the harness and installation of a dust cap. Recall completion should be verified by VIN before the vehicle is operated.