2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage title. The auction’s primary-damage designation is “TOP/ROOF,” but this is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support that designation: the roof appears intact in the available exterior views, while the visible damage is concentrated at the front hood and windshield. The front windshield has severe damage, with extensive spiderweb cracking and multiple radiating fractures across the upper and central areas. A visibly damaged area is also present near the top center. The hood has severe crushing and creasing across its central and front sections. Its front edge is raised, leaving a large uneven gap above the grille. The supplied findings do not provide an assessment of the underlying structure, front-end components, airbags, or mechanical systems, so these areas require a thorough physical inspection. According to the provided VIN decoding for VIN KM8J3CAL1MU392101, this is a 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-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 this model and year under campaign 20V543000. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion and electrical shorting in the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which could result in an engine-compartment fire. The remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and an electronic stability control software update for 2019–2021 vehicles. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.