2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

This 2022 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage certificate. The auction’s stated primary damage is “TOP/ROOF.” However, Stage 1’s photo review found that this claim is not supported by the visible evidence: the roof appears to have no obvious deformation, while substantial damage is visible on the left rear side and windshield. The left rear quarter panel has a large, sharply creased and deeply crushed area extending from the wheel arch upward toward the beltline and fuel-filler area. The left rear door is severely deformed in its middle and lower sections, including deep creasing around the door handle and the front portion of the door. The windshield has multiple branching cracks and dense fracture lines across its upper and left portions. The interior rearview mirror assembly, including its mounting stem, is detached and was observed lying on the ground beside the vehicle. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE SUV with 4WD, a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder GDI Theta III engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year. Recall 21V938000 concerns incompatible Integrated Central Control Unit software that could cause the headlights or taillights to become inoperative. Recall 23V038000 concerns roof moldings that may detach. Recall 25V893000 applies to certain vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness; water entering the control module may cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short. Recall repair status and equipment applicability should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.