2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction records designate this vehicle as “Dealer Only – Clean Title” and classify the primary damage as “Minor Dent/Scratches.” The supplied Stage 1 assessment states that the clean-title claim cannot be confirmed from photographs. It also reports that the visible large areas of missing paint on the hood and liftgate are more substantial than the stated minor dent/scratches classification, with no clear dents visible. The main exterior issues are a large irregular area of missing white paint on the front-center edge of the hood, exposing the gray underlying surface, and a similar area of missing or abraded paint on the rear liftgate below the rear window and above the Hyundai emblem. Minor dark scuffing and localized paint abrasion are present on the lower front bumper, including the vehicle’s right-side corner. These areas will likely require surface preparation and refinishing, with the underlying panels checked for any concealed damage. The interior has multiple dark stains and areas of discoloration on the front seat cushions and lower upholstery surfaces, as well as several stains on the rear seat cushions. These are cosmetic issues, although professional cleaning may not fully remove them. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV with 4x2 drive, a gasoline 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 16V842000 concerns an accessory trailer-hitch wiring harness that may cause trailer brake lights to remain illuminated, if the affected harness is installed. Recall 21V727000 concerns premature connecting-rod-bearing wear that may cause engine damage, stalling, or fire; the remedy includes engine inspection, possible replacement, and installation of a Knock Sensor Detection System software update. Recall 20V543000 concerns possible corrosion of the ABS/traction-control hydraulic electronic control unit, which may cause an electrical short and engine-compartment fire; the listed remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.