2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage title and lists FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the FRONT END classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has severe deformation across the front hood, including multiple pronounced creases, an uneven leading edge, and irregular gaps against the fenders and headlamps. The front bumper cover, particularly on the left side as pictured, has cracking, split areas, and surface deformation around the corner and lower grille opening. The adjacent front fascia is separated near the headlamp, with exposed mounting areas and irregular panel edges. The front grille and surrounding trim show displaced and broken-looking sections, gaps, and uneven edges. The left front fender is deformed near the headlamp and wheel arch, and the black wheel-arch molding is separated and irregular. Overall, the hood, fender, headlamp area, bumper, and grille junctions are visibly misaligned. These findings indicate substantial front-end impact damage. The condition of components not visible in the findings—such as the headlamp assembly, cooling system, structural members, steering and suspension components, restraint systems, wiring, and driver-assistance sensors—requires physical inspection and functional testing. According to the VIN decode, this is a South Korea-built, left-hand-drive Tucson SUV with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and 4x2 drive. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, curtain and front side airbags, and a rear visibility system. Damage or calibration requirements affecting these systems cannot be determined from the provided findings. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model year: campaign 20V543000, involving possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and engine-compartment fire. The listed remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse and an ESC software update for 2019–2021 vehicles, free of charge. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.