2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is listed by the auction as “BILL OF SALE–SALVAGE,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports front-end damage, mainly involving the left lower front bumper and adjacent fender; however, the salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The left front lower bumper fascia has a torn opening, cracked edges, abrasion, and a section hanging below the normal bumper line. The left front fender, beside the headlamp and wheel arch, has light-colored paint abrasion or transfer. Additional scratches and paint scuffs are visible across the left front door, left rear door, and left side-mirror housing. The light-colored front seat upholstery shows dark and brownish staining or discoloration. No mechanical, structural, or operational findings were provided, so these areas require physical inspection and testing before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a South Korea-built 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, front and first-row side airbags, a rear-visibility system, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. An NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2016–2018 Tucson vehicles under campaign 20V543000. The anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit may corrode internally and cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in an engine-compartment fire. The specified remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse, performed free of charge by Hyundai. Recall completion for this particular vehicle was not provided and should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.