2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL Convenience

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with **UNDERCARRIAGE** recorded as the primary damage code. This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the undercarriage claim cannot be confirmed or assessed from the exterior photographs and requires a physical inspection. The photographs separately show extensive rear-end collision damage. The rear of the vehicle has severe structural and body-panel damage. Both the left and right rear quarter panels are heavily deformed around the wheel arches and rear corners, with exposed inner metal and missing outer wheel-arch trim. The lower rear body panel and right rear corner are buckled, creased, and displaced. The liftgate is severely damaged, crushed, bent, and displaced. It has deep creases across the center and lower sections, damaged edges, and an irregular gap at the rear opening. The rear bumper cover and outer trim are missing across the width of the vehicle, exposing the lower rear body structure, mounting points, and wiring. Both rear lamp assemblies are absent, leaving open cavities and exposed mounting areas. Multiple removed rear components are visible on the ground, including bumper and trim parts, heat shields, and exhaust-related components. Their condition and the condition of the undercarriage, exhaust system, wiring, mounting points, and other concealed components require a detailed physical inspection. The instrument cluster displays the message **“Check Rear Occupant Alert System”** along with warning indicators. The available findings do not establish the cause or extent of any related electrical or restraint-system issue. NHTSA recall records provided for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson include the following campaigns: - **24V691000:** The glove-box air-bag warning label may be missing. Hyundai’s stated remedy is to provide and install the label free of charge. - **24V877000:** Console-extension wiring may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied. The remedy is free wiring rerouting; use of the parking brake when parking was advised. - **25V549000:** Improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts may cause engine damage, loss of drive power, and a possible oil leak. The stated remedy is engine replacement free of charge. - **25V809000:** Side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly and may not deploy as intended. The remedy is free inspection and reinstallation. - **26V316000:** Front-camera software may cause the forward-collision-avoidance system to apply the brakes unexpectedly. The stated remedy is a free software update. - **26V400000:** A software error may cause the instrument-panel display to fail. The stated remedy is a free over-the-air or dealer software update. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase. Given the extent of the rear damage, missing components, warning message, and salvage status, the vehicle requires comprehensive inspection and repair evaluation before it can be considered roadworthy.