2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL, SEL Plus

The vehicle is a 2026 Hyundai Tucson listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe hood and upper-grille damage supports this stated primary-damage claim. However, the salvage certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The hood has extensive crushing and multiple deep creases across the center and front sections. Its front edge is raised above the grille. Several sections of the upper grille have irregular gaps, with grille elements visibly damaged or missing around the Hyundai emblem. The provided findings are limited to the hood and upper grille; further inspection is required to assess possible damage behind these areas, including the cooling system, front structure, sensors, lighting, and safety systems. NHTSA records list five recalls associated with 2026 Tucson vehicles. These include an engine connecting-rod-bolt issue that may cause engine damage, oil leakage, or loss of drive power; two instrument-cluster software recalls that may cause the display to fail; a B-pillar side-impact sensor recall that may delay air-bag deployment; and a front-camera software recall that may cause unintended forward-collision-avoidance braking. Recall applicability and completion should be verified using the vehicle’s VIN and Hyundai service records before purchase.