2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2020 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as SIDE. The visible left-side door deformation supports the unverified SIDE primary-damage claim. However, a salvage certificate of title cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The main observed damage is on the left-side front door. A large, irregular dent with pronounced creasing extends across the lower and middle door panel, with inward deformation and additional creases around the adjacent door seam. Localized paint scuffing is visible near the lower edge and within the damaged area. The damage is assessed as moderate collision damage. The findings do not establish the condition of the door’s internal structure, hinges, latch, window mechanism, wiring, or adjacent body components; these should be inspected before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 4x2 sport utility vehicle equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. An NHTSA-listed recall applies to certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Tucson vehicles, including the 2020 model year. Recall 20V543000 concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse and an electronic stability control software update, performed free of charge. Recall completion for this vehicle was not provided and should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.