2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL

The auction record lists a Certificate of Title—Salvage and identifies FRONT END as the primary damage classification. These are auction designations. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified front-end claim, with substantial damage across the hood, bumper, grille, lighting areas, cooling components, and front support structure. The hood has multiple deep dents and creases across the front and center sections, along with paint scuffing and an unevenly raised front edge. The front bumper cover, center grille, and surrounding fascia are missing, leaving the radiator, condenser, support components, wiring, and other internal parts exposed. Both front headlamp areas have displaced or broken surrounding trim, open gaps, and exposed mounting components. Additional front-corner and wheel-well liner components are missing, with internal brackets and wiring visible. A long lower front trim piece is detached and hanging in front of the wheel. The radiator and condenser fins are visibly crushed and bent in multiple areas. The front radiator support, crossbar, and lower support members are also bent and deformed. The leading edge of the front fender has an irregular open gap and exposed internal mounting area near the headlamp. The provided VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL SUV with 4WD, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The provided recall records include campaign 23V526000, concerning the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire. They also include campaign 25V893000 for certain Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness; moisture intrusion may cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA. The visible damage is extensive and concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The condition of concealed structural components, cooling-system integrity, wiring, sensors, airbags, steering and suspension components, engine operation, transmission operation, and the vehicle’s ability to be safely driven cannot be determined from the provided findings. A complete physical inspection and post-repair diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase.