2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified front-end damage claim, with extensive damage and missing components at the front of the vehicle. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has severe damage concentrated across the front end. The front bumper cover, grille, fascia, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, exposing wiring, brackets, cooling components, and other internal structures. The hood is deformed along its front edge, while both front fenders are damaged; the left fender is crumpled and displaced around the wheel arch and front-door edge. The radiator and condenser fins are extensively crushed and displaced, and the lower front support and surrounding mounting areas are visibly bent. The cooling stack and adjacent front-end components should be carefully inspected for hidden damage, leaks, mounting-point distortion, and required replacement. The driver and passenger airbags have deployed, indicating that the restraint system will require inspection and repair, including verification of the airbag control system, pretensioners, sensors, and related wiring. According to the VIN decode, this is a South Korea-built 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The decoded equipment includes front and side airbags, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, electronic stability control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and a rear visibility system. These safety and driver-assistance systems should be tested and recalibrated after repairs. NHTSA recall campaign 20V543000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. The anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit may corrode internally and cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in an engine-compartment fire. The listed remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse and, for 2019–2021 models, an ESC software update. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorised dealer before purchase or operation.