2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with a primary damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the right side supports the auction’s SIDE classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The main damage is concentrated along the right side. The right rear passenger door has a large, severe concave deformation with multiple pronounced horizontal and diagonal creases across the lower and middle sections. The right rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are also severely deformed, with creasing extending forward from the wheel arch across the lower side panel. Parts of the lower side molding and wheel-arch cladding are missing, leaving mounting holes and underlying panel areas exposed. The right front passenger door has moderate waviness and a horizontal crease, particularly toward its rear edge. Light-colored scuffing and scraped paint are visible on the right rear door and adjacent lower quarter panel. The VIN decodes as a 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline GDI Theta III four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. NHTSA recall records list three campaigns for this 2022 Tucson model year. Recall 21V938000 concerns Integrated Central Control Unit software that could cause the headlights and/or taillights to become inoperative; the stated remedy was a free software update. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach; the remedy involves inspection and replacement or securing of the moldings as necessary. Recall 25V893000 applies to vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness, where incorrect installation may allow moisture into the control module and cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short; the stated remedy is removal of the harness and installation of a dust cap. Recall completion and applicability to this individual vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.