2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is a 2019 Hyundai Tucson, VIN KM8J33A45KU044095. NHTSA VIN data identifies it as a 4x2 SUV equipped with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and manufacture in South Korea. The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with hail as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support the hail claim: the hood, roof, and rear hatch/deck area appear largely smooth, without a clear dense pattern of small dents on the upward-facing panels. Stage 1 identifies the clearly visible damage as extensive windshield cracking. The windshield has severe spiderweb-like cracking, with multiple radiating fracture lines and a concentrated impact-damaged area across the central and upper passenger-side portions of the glass. The windshield will require replacement, and the surrounding glass, body structure, and any related safety systems should be physically inspected. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model year: campaign 20V543000, concerning possible internal corrosion and electrical shorting in the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit. The remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and an electronic stability control software update, performed free of charge by Hyundai. Recall completion should be verified before purchase.