2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage title and lists “REAR END” as the primary damage. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible severe rear-end collision damage supports the stated primary-damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The left rear quarter panel and surrounding wheel-arch area are extensively crushed, with sharp folds and substantial deformation. The left rear taillamp area is broken and incomplete, exposing internal components and missing outer lamp-area material. The left wheel-arch trim is displaced and separated from the body. The rear bumper cover is severely detached across the lower rear end. It is pulled away from the body, has a large open gap, and includes a torn section hanging below the left rear corner. The lower bumper and rear fascia have broken, irregular edges with areas behind the bumper exposed. The right rear bumper corner also has broken and separated components, including a loose red lamp or trim section and exposed mounting areas. The visible damage is concentrated at the rear bodywork and appears extensive. A proper repair assessment should include inspection of the underlying body structure, bumper mounting points, lighting systems, wiring, rear compartments, wheel-area components, and alignment before purchase or repair decisions are made. Recall records list three campaigns for certain 2022 Hyundai Tucson vehicles: ICU software that could cause the headlights or taillights to become inoperative (21V938000), roof moldings that may detach (23V038000), and, for vehicles equipped with the optional Mobis tow-hitch wiring harness, water intrusion that could cause trailer-light failure or an electrical short circuit (25V893000). Recall completion and vehicle-specific applicability should be verified with Hyundai or NHTSA using the VIN.