2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON

This 2020 Hyundai Tucson is listed by the auction with a salvage-title designation (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) and an unverified primary-damage classification of FRONT END. The visible severe hood, grille, bumper, windshield, and airbag damage supports the auction’s FRONT END claim, while the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front hood has multiple deep creases and broad areas of crumpled metal across the front and center sections. The front bumper cover is severely damaged, with broken and missing sections at the vehicle-left corner, jagged edges, and exposed components behind the fascia. The grille assembly is broken and distorted; part of the bright grille surround is detached or missing, and the center grille emblem is absent. Openings in the damaged front end expose components behind the grille. A black plastic cover near the radiator support also has a prominent jagged break and a missing or separated section. Multiple branching cracks are visible in the upper driver-side portion of the windshield. The driver and front passenger airbags have deployed from the steering wheel and passenger-side dashboard. Further inspection and replacement of affected restraint-system components, glass, exterior panels, and potentially hidden front-end components will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. According to the VIN decode, this is 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 Co. in South Korea. NHTSA recall 20V543000 applies to certain 2019–2021 Tucson vehicles. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion of the ABS/traction-control hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and an ESC software update, performed free of charge. The recall repair status for this vehicle was not provided and should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.