2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “CERT OF TITLE” and identifies “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible dent and crease on the right rear passenger door support the side-damage classification. The certificate-of-title condition cannot be confirmed from the available exterior or interior photographs. The main visible damage is a broad inward dent with a pronounced crease across the front and lower-middle area of the right rear passenger door. Light-colored paint scuffing is present on the damaged surface. The lower edge of the front bumper has minor light-colored abrasion marks. Several dark spots and discolored areas are visible on the light-colored upholstery, including the front passenger seat cushion, other front seat upholstery, and the rear seat cushion. These are cosmetic observations only; the cause of the staining cannot be determined from the findings. The instrument cluster shows an amber check-engine warning indicator. The underlying fault cannot be determined from the available images, so diagnostic scanning and mechanical inspection are recommended before purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV with 4WD, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. An official NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2016–2018 Hyundai Tucson vehicles under campaign 20V543000. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. The listed remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse, performed free of charge by Hyundai. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer; owners are advised to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the repair is completed.