2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL

This 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL (VIN 5NMJB3DE7SH450138) is identified as a gasoline-powered SUV with a 2.5-liter GDI Theta III engine and 4x2 drive. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Alabama. The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE SLVG REBUILDABLE,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the extensive missing and detached front-end components support the “FRONT END” damage classification. The salvage/rebuildable title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The front bumper cover, grille, central fascia, and lower bumper components are missing or detached. The removed bumper and grille assembly show broken plastic sections, detached edges, and damaged mounting areas. Both the left and right headlamp assemblies are missing. The front-right fender is also absent, while wheel-well and lower front-corner components are missing or hanging away from the vehicle. Wiring, hardware, mounting points, internal cooling components, and other areas of the engine compartment are exposed. The driver airbag has deployed from the steering wheel. The instrument display shows an illuminated warning symbol and the message, “Check Active Air Flap System.” The visible damage indicates that replacement of substantial front-end, lighting, fascia, and restraint-system components will be required. A comprehensive inspection should verify the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, wiring, active air-flap system, sensors, airbag system, and other components before repair or purchase decisions are made. NHTSA records list the following recalls for the 2025 Tucson: a potentially missing glove-box airbag warning label (24V691000); console-extension wiring that may allow the transmission to shift out of Park without the brake applied (24V877000); improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts that may cause engine damage or loss of drive power (25V549000); potentially improperly installed side-curtain airbags (25V809000); front-camera software that may cause unexpected automatic braking (26V316000); and instrument-panel software that may cause the display to fail (26V400000). Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA, and any outstanding remedies should be completed before the vehicle is returned to service.