2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a **SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE** with **FRONT END** listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage supports the unverified FRONT END primary-damage claim; however, the SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE status cannot be confirmed from photos alone. The front end has sustained severe collision damage. The hood is extensively creased, crushed, and deformed, with its front edge raised above the surrounding bodywork. The front bumper cover, grille sections, and lower fascia are missing, leaving internal components exposed. Both front corners are heavily damaged: the left front fender and wheel-arch area are torn and deformed, while the right front corner has missing panels and broken or separated plastic structures. The right headlamp mounting area is also separated from the adjacent bodywork. Additional visible damage includes a severely deformed lower radiator-support area, broken lower front structures, open gaps, and multiple detached or hanging brackets, wiring, plastic pieces, and other components. The steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed. The findings indicate that substantial front-end repair and replacement work will be required, with further inspection necessary to assess hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, cooling, restraint-system, and sensor damage. An official NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Tucson vehicles under campaign **20V543000**. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse and, for 2019–2021 models, an electronic stability-control software update, performed free of charge by Hyundai. Recall-completion status for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai using its VIN.