2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON Limited

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) with “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that visible rear-end collision damage supports the stated rear-end claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The rear bumper assembly is severely detached from its normal mounting position and is partly resting on the ground behind the vehicle. The bumper cover has separated sections, exposed inner surfaces and wiring, and the lower rear body opening, mounting hardware, and underlying components are visible. Electrical wiring and connectors are hanging below the exposed rear structure. The left rear quarter panel and lower rear corner show severe inward deformation, pronounced creasing, scraped paint, black scuffing, and paint transfer around the wheel arch and rear corner. The damaged panel has an irregular, torn-looking contour. The rearward section of the black wheel-arch molding is missing, leaving mounting clips and unfinished panel edges exposed. Curtain airbags are visibly deployed on both sides: white airbag fabric hangs from the left front roof-side area and beside the right rear seat. A red SRS/airbag warning indicator is illuminated on the instrument cluster. The airbag system, associated sensors, wiring, restraints, and other collision-safety components will require professional diagnosis and repair. The available findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s structural members, suspension, wheel alignment, drivetrain, cooling system, or other components that may have been affected by the impact. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited SUV built in South Korea, equipped with four-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain information. The decode also lists standard curtain and side airbags for the first and second rows, along with various driver-assistance and safety systems. These systems should be checked for damage, calibration requirements, and fault codes after repairs. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists four campaigns for this model year. Recall 23V556000 concerns an incorrect tire and loading information label. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase fire risk. Recall 24V412000 concerns the electric power-steering assembly, which may short circuit and result in loss of power-steering assist. Recall 25V893000 applies to vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness and concerns possible water intrusion, trailer-light failure, or an electrical short. Recall completion and applicability should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.