2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

This 2020 Hyundai Tucson is listed with a salvage certificate of title, with the auction identifying the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage observed at the rear liftgate, rear body area, and bumper. The rear liftgate has severe deformation across the center and lower sections, including multiple deep creases, crushed areas, and a distorted lower edge. The rear bumper cover is severely crushed, cracked, and displaced across its width, with broken plastic components hanging below the vehicle. The surrounding rear body panels near the liftgate opening are also heavily creased and distorted, and the gap between the liftgate and bumper is irregular and widened in several areas. Minor light-colored scuffing and surface marks are visible on the lower-middle portion of the left rear door and the adjacent body panel. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Hyundai Tucson SE SUV equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle’s model year: campaign 20V543000, concerning possible internal corrosion of the ABS/traction-control hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes replacing the HECU fuse and updating the electronic stability control software for 2019–2021 models. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai before purchase. Given the extent of the rear damage and the salvage title, a thorough inspection of the repaired structure, liftgate, bumper mounting points, rear body panels, lighting, safety systems, and alignment is recommended.