2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2016 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage certificate and “FRONT END” as the auction’s primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the stated front-end classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The documented damage is concentrated at one front corner and is severe. The complete headlamp assembly is missing, leaving mounting areas and wiring exposed. The adjacent front fender panel is also absent around the wheel opening, exposing inner components. The bumper cover is broken and displaced, with separated edges, missing outer sections, and components visible behind it. Additional front-end trim and bumper sections are missing near the grille edge, with internal brackets, wiring, and lamp-area components exposed. Replacement and inspection should include the surrounding mounting structures, wiring, lighting components, and any components behind the damaged exterior panels. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Hyundai Tucson SUV/MPV manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. The decoded powertrain information lists a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine; drivetrain and transmission details were not provided. NHTSA records list the following recalls for 2016 Tucson vehicles: recall 16V628000 concerns the transmission control module on vehicles equipped with the 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission; recalls 16V842000 and 16V147000 concern accessory trailer-hitch wiring harnesses; recall 16V348000 concerns the secondary hood latch; and recall 20V543000 concerns the ABS/traction-control hydraulic electronic control unit and its potential electrical-short/fire risk. Applicability depends on the vehicle’s production details and equipment. The buyer should have a Hyundai dealer verify the VIN and confirm that all applicable recall repairs have been completed before purchase or road use.