2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2024 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage title and an auction-reported primary damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible extensive crushing, deformation, and missing components support the stated rear-end damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The rear of the vehicle has extensive collision damage. The liftgate outer panel is severely crushed and sharply deformed across the central and lower sections, while the rear body panel below it shows deep creasing, buckling, and displaced metal across the center and both sides. The complete rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the lower rear body, mounting areas, wiring, and underlying bumper components. Both rear tail-lamp assemblies are absent, leaving the lamp openings and internal components exposed. The wheel-arch moldings are missing on both sides, and the upper rear spoiler is detached from the roof/liftgate area with exposed attachment points. Additional detached rear body components, a lamp assembly, trim pieces, bumper-related parts, and wiring harnesses are visible beside the vehicle. A light-colored cosmetic scuff is also visible on the painted front bumper near the lower left corner. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, exhaust, drivetrain, electrical systems, airbag system, or driver-assistance sensors. A comprehensive physical inspection and verification of all removed or damaged components will be necessary before repair or purchase decisions. The VIN decodes as a 2024 Hyundai Tucson SEL with Convenience Package, configured as a gasoline-powered SUV with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder GDI Theta III engine and four-wheel drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Alabama. The decode lists standard features including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. Whether these systems or their sensors remain functional cannot be determined from the damage findings. The provided recall records list campaigns 23V556000 concerning the tire and loading information label, 23V526000 concerning the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller and potential overheating, and 24V412000 concerning possible loss of electric power-steering assist. Campaign 25V893000 is also listed for certain vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness, which may permit water intrusion and cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before the vehicle is operated.