2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is listed in the auction records with a Certificate of Salvage title and FRONT END as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the FRONT END classification, based on the crushed and damaged left-front body panels, hood edge, and bumper area. The Certificate of Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The most significant visible damage is at the left front. The fender is severely crushed and sharply creased around the wheel arch and headlamp area, with irregular gaps at the front corner. The left front bumper cover is torn, scraped, and partially separated, while a black lower bumper trim piece is hanging downward. The left front edge of the hood has a raised crease and is misaligned next to the headlamp and fender. These findings describe visible exterior damage; the condition of underlying structural, suspension, steering, lighting, and mechanical components is not established. The left rear quarter panel also has a pronounced inward dent with multiple creases extending from the wheel-arch area toward the rear door and taillight region. Inside the cabin, the front center armrest has a large torn and worn-through section with the underlying material exposed. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. NHTSA records identify three recalls associated with 2017 Tucson vehicles. Recall 16V842000 concerns an accessory trailer-hitch wiring harness that may cause trailer brake lights to remain illuminated. Recall 21V727000 concerns premature connecting-rod-bearing wear, which may lead to 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 and electrical shorting in the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which may cause an engine-compartment fire; the listed remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse. Recall completion and applicability to this vehicle should be verified by its VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.