2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate and a reported primary damage classification of rear end. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment found that the visible missing rear bumper and damaged rear corners support the reported rear-end damage category. However, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The rear bumper cover and lower rear bumper trim are missing across the full width of the vehicle, exposing mounting areas and internal components. Both outer rear corner lamp or reflector areas appear incomplete, with dark openings and exposed components. The bumper mounting areas at both rear corners show irregular, damaged panel and mounting edges. The left rear corner and lower quarter area have visibly crushed and irregular panel edges around the missing bumper, with exposed mounting points and components. The right rear quarter panel and adjacent lower rear corner show pronounced inward deformation, creasing, scraped paint, and exposed mounting holes. The extent of the visible rear-end damage indicates that repairs will likely require replacement of the bumper assembly and repair or replacement of damaged rear corner, quarter-panel, lamp/reflector, and mounting components. Further inspection is required to assess hidden structural, electrical, suspension, and sensor-related damage. NHTSA recall records for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson list four campaigns. Recall 23V556000 concerns an incorrect tire and loading information label. Recall 23V526000 concerns an Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller that may overheat and increase fire risk. Recall 24V412000 concerns a possible loss of electric power-steering assist. Recall 25V893000 applies to certain vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness and concerns water intrusion that may cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short. The VIN should be checked with Hyundai or NHTSA to confirm campaign applicability and whether all required repairs have been completed.