2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL, SEL Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage with “REAR END” as the primary damage. The visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage code, while the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The rear liftgate has severe crushing, sharp creasing, and extensive deformation across the outer panel. The rear window glass is missing, leaving the opening exposed to the interior. The upper liftgate, roof spoiler, and adjacent body areas are visibly displaced and separated from their normal alignment. Deformation is present on both the left and right rear hatch areas and upper rear corners. The rear bumper cover also has moderate horizontal distortion across its center and lower sections, with portions displaced from their normal contour. The VIN decodes as a 2026 Hyundai Tucson SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder GDI Theta III engine, and an SEL or SEL Plus trim designation. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The transmission type is not provided. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for 2026 Tucson vehicles. Recall 25V549000 concerns potentially improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts, which may cause engine damage, loss of drive power, or an oil leak and fire risk; the stated remedy is engine replacement where applicable. Recall 26V047000 concerns an instrument-panel display failure caused by software and calls for a software update. Recall 26V254000 concerns potentially misassembled B-pillar side-impact sensors and calls for inspection and replacement as necessary. Recall 26V316000 concerns forward-collision-avoidance camera software that may activate braking unexpectedly and calls for a software update. Recall 26V400000 is another instrument-panel display software recall. The buyer should confirm applicability to this specific VIN and verify that all required repairs have been completed. The extent of the rear structural, glass, spoiler, bumper, electrical, camera, sensor, and interior damage cannot be determined from the provided findings alone. A comprehensive inspection is recommended before purchase, including inspection of the rear body structure, liftgate hinges and latch, wiring, airbags and impact sensors, water intrusion, alignment, and operation of all safety systems.