2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

The vehicle is a 2019 Hyundai Tucson with a salvage title. The auction lists the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the rear bumper is extensively crushed, torn, partially detached, and missing sections, with visible deformation to the lower liftgate. The most significant damage is across the rear bumper. The bumper cover has extensive crushing, cracking, and tearing, including a large open or missing section in the lower center and additional missing material at the right rear below the taillight and ahead of the rear wheel. Black internal material is exposed, and sections of the bumper edge are separated from the body. The lower bumper trim is detached and hanging on both the right and left sides. The lower liftgate panel and license-plate recess also show horizontal deformation and creasing, with an uneven lower edge above the damaged bumper. There is also minor damage to the front bumper, consisting of a visible crack and chipped area on the lower left side of the grille. According to the VIN decode, this is a four-wheel-drive SUV equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and the SE trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model: recall 20V543000 concerns possible internal corrosion of the ABS/traction-control hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and potentially an engine-compartment fire. The specified remedy is replacement of the HECU fuse and an ESC software update. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer before purchase.