2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS (Middle)

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title and identifies hail as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reported that the roof, hood, and rear hatch appear largely smooth, without a dense distribution of small dents on the horizontal panels; the visible evidence therefore does not support the hail-damage claim. Certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The visible condition findings are primarily minor cosmetic issues. Both front headlight lenses appear uniformly cloudy and yellowed. Several light-colored surface scuff marks are visible on the painted lower front bumper and lower front fascia. Inside, the driver’s seat outer leather bolster has visible creasing and wrinkling, while the steering-wheel grip shows glossy wear and surface creasing. The available findings do not document any mechanical or structural damage. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a gasoline 2.4-liter DOHC GDI Theta II engine, and a factory build location in Ulsan, South Korea. The decoded trim is listed as GLS (Middle). An official NHTSA recall applies to 2014–2015 Tucson vehicles for a possible ABS module electrical short that could result in an engine-compartment fire. Hyundai’s stated remedy involves replacing the ABS multi-fuse as necessary, free of charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.