2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, with “SIDE” recorded as the auction’s primary-damage code. These are auction designations and are not independently verified by the provided findings. Stage 1 reported that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. It also found that the visible damage is concentrated at the front-left bumper and fender, with separated lower rocker trim, rather than clearly showing primary side damage; therefore, the “SIDE” primary-damage code is not supported as the primary visible damage. Visible damage includes extensive cracking and tearing to the front-left bumper cover, with irregular broken edges and a large opening exposing dark components behind the fascia. A section of the front-left lower grille or bumper trim is missing. The front-left fender near the wheel arch has white abrasion, multiple scratches, and localized deformation. The lower rocker trim beneath the front and rear doors is separated from the body, leaving a pronounced gap with exposed fasteners or mounting points. The VIN decode identifies this as a 2020 Hyundai Tucson SE SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. An NHTSA recall is listed for this model year under campaign 20V543000. The recall concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse and an electronic stability control software update for 2019–2021 vehicles. Confirm with Hyundai whether the recall repair has been completed, and have the vehicle inspected for any additional collision-related damage behind the front bumper, fender, and rocker trim before purchase.