2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this reported front-end damage claim: the front bumper, grille, hood, headlights, and visible front fenders show no obvious impact damage, while the windshield is extensively shattered. The documented damage consists of severe spiderweb cracking and multiple fractured areas across the front windshield, including the upper and central sections. Numerous small glass fragments are also scattered across the dashboard below the windshield. The windshield and glass debris are classified as collision damage. Replacement of the windshield and thorough removal of the glass debris will be required. The vehicle is identified by VIN KM8J33A2XGU183029 as a 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in Ulsan, South Korea. The decoded specifications indicate a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with T-GDI Gamma engine information. The drivetrain and transmission are not specified in the available decode. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to some 2016 Tucson vehicles. These include a transmission-control-module software issue on vehicles equipped with the 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission; accessory trailer-hitch wiring harness and trailer-light issues; a secondary hood-latch issue on vehicles within the specified production range; and an HECU-related electrical-short and engine-compartment-fire risk affecting certain 2016–2018 Tucson vehicles. Applicability depends on the vehicle’s production date and equipment, and completion status should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.