2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record identifies this 2021 Hyundai Tucson as having a salvage certificate and lists the primary damage as rear end. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the unverified rear-end primary-damage claim; however, the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The vehicle has extensive rear collision damage. The rear bumper cover is missing, exposing the lower rear structure, exhaust components, mounting points, wiring, and other internal components. The rear liftgate and lower tailgate panel are severely crushed and creased, with a large irregular opening and exposed internal parts. The lower rear body panels and the edges around the liftgate opening are also visibly distorted. Both rear quarter panels are damaged. The right side has creasing, scraped paint, and deformation around the missing fuel-filler door, leaving the filler recess and cap area exposed. The left rear quarter panel has creases, abrasions, and distorted panel edges near the liftgate opening. The rear windshield is extensively cracked and shattered. Multiple wires and connectors are visibly hanging from the damaged lower rear body area. Based on the VIN decoding, this is a South Korea-built Hyundai Tucson SUV with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 4x2 drive. The decoded equipment data lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, and a rear visibility system. These systems should be inspected and tested after structural and electrical repairs. NHTSA recall 20V543000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Tucson vehicles. 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 models, an electronic stability control software update. Recall completion should be verified through Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase or road use. A comprehensive inspection is recommended, including measurement of the rear body structure and liftgate opening, inspection of the exhaust and underbody, testing of all rear lighting and wiring, verification of fuel-system components around the filler area, and confirmation that all safety and driver-assistance systems operate correctly.