2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON XRT

The auction record identifies this 2026 Hyundai Tucson as having a salvage title and lists the primary damage as “REAR END.” The visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage claim: the rear body and left rear structure show severe deformation, although the salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The vehicle has extensive collision damage concentrated at the left rear and rear body. The left rear roof section, roof rail, quarter panel, and door are severely crushed, torn, and distorted, with exposed interior areas and collapsed roof-side structure. The rear liftgate, center rear panel, and left rear corner are heavily buckled and torn. The lower rear bumper cover is torn and displaced, with missing sections and exposed components. Both the rear hatch glass and left rear side window glass are missing. The left rear wheel-arch liner is hanging away from the body, while the left front wheel-arch molding is also missing. Side-curtain airbags are visibly deployed along both roof-side areas inside the passenger compartment. The extent of the deformation indicates that the vehicle requires substantial structural, body, glazing, interior-restraint, and safety-system inspection and repair. The condition of components not visible in the provided findings—including the suspension, wheel alignment, electrical systems, sensors, and other mechanical parts—cannot be determined from this report. Several NHTSA recalls are listed for 2026 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. Campaign 25V549000 concerns improperly tightened connecting-rod bolts that may cause engine damage, loss of drive power, or an oil leak; the stated remedy is engine replacement where applicable. Campaigns 26V047000 and 26V400000 concern instrument-panel software that may cause the display to fail, with a software update provided as the remedy. Campaign 26V254000 concerns potentially misassembled B-pillar side-impact sensors that may delay airbag deployment; inspection and replacement are the stated remedies. Campaign 26V316000 concerns front-camera software that may cause premature or unexpected automatic braking; a software update is the stated remedy. Recall eligibility and completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA before purchase or repair.