2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction lists this vehicle as having a salvage vehicle title with “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the auction’s unverified rear-end damage claim: the rear bumper cover is missing, rear components and wiring are exposed, and the lower tailgate has dents and creases. However, the photographs cannot independently confirm the salvage-title status. The complete rear bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement area, mounting brackets, exhaust components, lamp wiring, and other rear body structure. Multiple wires, connectors, and cable ends are hanging below the tailgate and rear body opening. The left rear corner beside the tail lamp has an irregular open edge with exposed mounting components, indicating that additional exterior bumper-area parts are missing or damaged. The lower center of the tailgate has several dents and creases, including deformation around the license-plate mounting area. Light and dark paint scrapes are also visible across the lower tailgate. The extent of damage behind the bumper, including possible effects on structural components, lighting, sensors, exhaust components, and electrical systems, requires a thorough physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-litre turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. NHTSA records show three recalls associated with 2017 Tucson vehicles. Recall 16V842000 concerns an accessory trailer-hitch wiring harness and a tow-hitch module that may cause trailer brake lights to remain illuminated; the remedy is replacement of the affected harness. Recall 21V727000 concerns possible premature connecting-rod-bearing wear, which may cause engine damage, stalling, or fire; the remedy includes engine inspection, replacement if necessary, and installation of a Knock Sensor Detection System software update. Recall 20V543000 concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which may cause an electrical short and an engine-compartment fire; the specified remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorised dealer, particularly because exposed rear wiring is present, although the observed wiring has not been established as related to the trailer-hitch recall.