2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a certificate of title, with “minor dent/scratches” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear-quarter dents and creases support the presence of dent damage, but that the damage appears more substantial than a simple minor dent/scratch description. Stage 1 also notes that certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has moderate collision damage to both rear quarter panels. The left panel, forward of the taillight, has a broad inward deformation with multiple horizontal creases extending between the rear side-window area, taillight, and wheel arch. The right rear quarter panel has a broad irregular depression with several sharp horizontal creases below the rear side window and beside the taillight. The extent of any underlying structural or internal damage is not established by these findings. A small light-colored worn area is visible on the upper-right section of the steering-wheel rim. The yellow check-engine warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster; the available finding does not establish the cause, so diagnostic testing is recommended before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV built by Hyundai Motor Company in Ulsan, South Korea. It is identified with a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and T-GDI Gamma engine information. The decoded trim field lists SE Popular, ECO, Sport, and Limited possibilities; the transmission and drivetrain are not specified. NHTSA recall records identify several recalls associated with certain 2016 Tucson vehicles. These include a transmission-control-module software issue on vehicles equipped with the seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission, accessory trailer-hitch wiring and trailer-light issues, a secondary hood-latch issue on applicable production dates, and an HECU-related brake-system electrical-short and engine-compartment-fire risk affecting certain 2016–2018 Tucson vehicles. Applicability to this specific vehicle depends on its production date, equipment, and recall repair history. The VIN should be checked with Hyundai or NHTSA to confirm outstanding repairs.