2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is listed with a salvage title and the auction’s unverified primary-damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE damage claim through substantial damage and missing components on the right rear side; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The right rear passenger door is missing from the vehicle, leaving the door opening and inner door-side components exposed. The detached blue door is shown separately and has multiple large creases and deep irregular dents across its outer panel. Its exterior handle is also missing. The adjacent right rear quarter panel has visible creasing and irregular deformation, with exposed mounting points and hardware. The black wheel-arch molding is absent, leaving multiple mounting holes visible. These findings indicate substantial right-side collision damage and a need for comprehensive body, structural, hardware, and safety-system inspection before repair or road use. A small tear or puncture is visible on the upper surface of the front center armrest. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV/MPV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. NHTSA recall 20V543000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Tucson vehicles. The HECU may corrode internally and cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and an ESC software update, performed free of charge. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai before purchase or operation; owners were advised to park the vehicle outdoors and away from structures until the repair was completed.