2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end collision damage supports the “FRONT END” classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The documented damage is concentrated at the front-left corner. The front bumper cover and front-left headlamp assembly are missing, exposing internal mounting components and wiring. Several bumper, lower-fascia, grille, trim, and wheel-opening components are broken, displaced, detached, or absent. A large lower grille or trim section is reported lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. The hood has moderate to severe deformation, including extensive crushing and sharp creases across the front-left half, with a large uneven gap above the headlamp area. The adjacent front-left fender edge is crumpled and has missing or broken sections. The extent of the visible damage means that hidden damage to mounting points, lighting systems, wiring, cooling components, structural areas, and safety systems should be checked during a physical inspection. Mechanical and electrical operation cannot be determined from these findings. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 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 recall 20V543000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Tucson vehicles, including this model year. The recall 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 remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and, for 2019–2021 vehicles, an electronic stability control software update. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase and operation.