2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON Limited

The vehicle is listed by the auction as having a **certificate of salvage**, with **rear-end damage** identified as the primary damage. The auction designation is not independently verifiable from the provided images. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-end damage claim, based on the extensive missing and damaged components at the rear; the certificate-of-salvage status itself cannot be confirmed from the photos. The rear bumper cover is missing across the lower rear section, exposing mounting areas and lower rear components. Both outer rear tail-lamp assemblies are absent, with their internal mounting components visible. The lower rear fascia is incomplete, and exposed brackets, cross-member areas, and exhaust components can be seen beneath the liftgate. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed at both rear corners, including wiring hanging below the right side. The lower-right portion of the rear liftgate has scuffing and a localized irregularity along its lower edge. Repairs will require replacement of the rear bumper cover and both outer tail lamps, restoration of the rear fascia and mounting components, securing or replacing the exposed wiring and connectors, and inspection of the underlying rear structure, exhaust components, lighting circuits, and liftgate alignment. The extent of hidden damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. The vehicle should undergo a complete physical inspection and electrical scan before purchase or road use. NHTSA records list three recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. Recall 21V938000 concerns incompatible Integrated Central Control Unit software that may cause the headlights and/or taillights to become inoperative; Hyundai reported that all affected vehicles had been repaired. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach and requires inspection and replacement or securing as necessary. Recall 25V893000 applies to vehicles equipped with the optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness; incorrect installation may allow water into the control module, potentially causing trailer-light failure or an electrical short. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA, particularly because the rear lighting and wiring have been damaged.