2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE Standard

The auction records list the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage and identify the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated primary-damage code, while the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior and interior photographs alone. The vehicle has severe collision damage across the front end. The main front grille and portions of the front fascia are missing, exposing the radiator and other components behind the grille opening. The front bumper cover is broken and partially detached through the center and left side, with open gaps, displaced sections, and exposed mounting areas. The front-right bumper corner also has a large broken opening and is separated from adjacent bodywork. The front-left headlight assembly is missing, leaving its cavity and internal mounting points exposed. The hood is creased and deformed at the front-left leading edge, and the front-left fender is crushed and irregular around the wheel opening, with some adjacent trim absent. A detached wheel-arch trim piece was also observed lying on the ground beside the vehicle. The condition of the radiator, underlying front structure, lighting wiring, cooling system, airbags, suspension, steering, and other components cannot be determined from these findings and should be physically inspected before purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Hyundai Tucson SE Standard, built in South Korea. It is a four-wheel-drive SUV with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 17-inch wheels. An NHTSA safety recall, campaign 20V543000, applies to certain 2016–2018 Tucson vehicles. The anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) may corrode internally and cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in an engine-compartment fire. The stated remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse, with recall repairs performed free of charge. The repair status for this vehicle is not provided, so it should be verified with Hyundai or an authorized dealer using the VIN.