2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON Limited

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction’s unverified primary-damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage on the left side supports the unverified SIDE classification. The salvage certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The main damage is concentrated on the left front side. The left front door is severely crushed, with extensive inward deformation, deep creasing, scraped paint, and damage to the lower edge. The left exterior mirror assembly is missing, leaving the mounting area and internal components exposed. The left front fender and wheel-arch area are severely deformed and torn, with sections of the outer panel and wheel-arch trim missing. Lower rocker-panel and side molding sections are also absent, exposing fasteners, mounting holes, unfinished panel edges, and underlying areas. The left rear edge of the hood sits unevenly above the adjacent fender, indicating an irregular hood-to-fender gap. The left front bumper corner has linear scuffing and scraped paint. The instrument cluster displays a “Check side view mirror warning light” message with an associated mirror-warning graphic. Inside the vehicle, the passenger-side dashboard trim is open or detached, leaving a large cavity and internal components exposed. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the left roof-side area beside the rear seat. The findings do not confirm the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, wheel, door mechanisms, wiring, sensors, or other safety systems. These areas require a comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment before purchase or repair. NHTSA records list four recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. Recall 23V556000 concerns an incorrect tire and loading information label that may refer to a spare tire when none is onboard; the label is to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase fire risk; the controller is to be inspected and replaced as necessary. Recall 24V412000 concerns the electric power-steering assembly, which may short circuit and cause a loss of power-steering assistance; the power pack is to be replaced. Recall 25V893000 applies to vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness, which may allow water into the control module and cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short; the harness is to be removed and a dust cap installed. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before driving or beginning repairs.