2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL

The auction record identifies this 2023 Hyundai Tucson as having a salvage title, with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. The accompanying Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification, with extensive damage at the rear liftgate, rear window opening, left rear quarter area, and rear bumper. The rear left quarter panel is severely creased and deformed around the liftgate opening and rear lamp area. Blue paint has been scraped away or is missing in places. The rear bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, and displaced across the left, center, and right sections. Lower bumper portions are broken or missing, exposing internal bumper components and underbody parts. The rear liftgate window glass is missing, leaving the opening exposed, with broken glass fragments and damaged material around the window edge. The liftgate outer panel is extensively crushed, with deep creases, sharp folds, scraped paint, and torn or distorted sections. The liftgate trim and license-plate mounting area are also severely damaged, with detached or missing trim and exposed mounting points. Factory records identify 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 findings address visible rear-end damage only; the vehicle’s mechanical, electrical, structural, and safety-system condition should be confirmed through a thorough physical inspection and repair estimate. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 23V526000 concerns the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the remedy involves inspection and replacement as necessary. Recall 25V893000 concerns an optional Mobis trailer-hitch wiring harness that may allow moisture into the control module, potentially causing trailer-light failure or an electrical short; the listed remedy is removal of the harness and installation of a dust cap. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA using the VIN.