2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and an auction primary-damage designation of FRONT END. These are auction-record classifications. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the FRONT END damage code: the front bumper, grille, headlamps, and related components are missing or detached, while the hood and front fender edges are visibly deformed. Stage 1 also reports that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage. The entire front bumper and fascia, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are absent, leaving the radiator, condenser, wiring, and other internal front-end components exposed. A front bumper reinforcement member and other removed parts are detached and lying on the ground, and the bumper cover is broken into separated sections with fractured edges. Both front fenders have broken or torn leading edges around the headlamp and wheel-arch areas. The hood has broad deformation across its front section, including raised and creased areas and irregular gaps near both corners. The VIN identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. An official NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2019–2021 Tucson vehicles under campaign 20V543000. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion of the ABS/HECU module, which may cause an electrical short and an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes HECU fuse replacement and an ESC software update, performed free of charge. The recall repair status for this vehicle is not provided and should be verified with Hyundai using the VIN before purchase. Because the front-end components and lighting assemblies are missing, a complete inspection and repair assessment should include the radiator and cooling system, wiring, structural and mounting areas, restraint and safety systems, and all related electronic systems.