2016 AUDI Q5 2.0T PREMIUM

The 2016 Audi Q5 is listed in the auction records with a Salvage condition designation and “Flood” as the primary damage. These are unverified auction classifications. Stage 1’s photo-based review reports that the visible exterior, interior, and dashboard photos show no clear tide line, water-line staining, silt or mud residue, mold-like discoloration, visible interior-component corrosion, or widespread dashboard malfunction indicators. The instrument cluster was illuminated and displayed normally. Stage 1 therefore found that the visible evidence does not support the unverified Flood claim. This assessment is limited to the provided photos and does not replace a physical inspection for hidden water or mechanical damage. The visible body damage is minor and primarily cosmetic. A shallow horizontal crease with light white scuffing is present across the middle-lower section of the left front door. Light irregular scuffing is also visible on the left front fender near the rear edge of the wheel arch. The right front door has a narrow, light-colored scratch near its rear portion. The upper edge of the rear bumper has multiple short dark scuff marks and small paint chips. No other damage findings were provided. According to the VIN decode, this vehicle is a sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Audi engine identified as gasoline/E85 flex-fuel. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. The VIN decode also lists curtain airbags for all rows and front driver/passenger, side, and advanced front airbag systems. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to this make, model, and model year. Campaign 17V622000 concerns auxiliary-heater electrical connector corrosion that may overheat or melt wiring and increase fire risk. Campaigns 17V002000 and 18V229000 concern the electric coolant pump, which may overheat or short-circuit and increase fire risk; the later campaign includes pump replacement. Campaign 17V001000 concerns sunroof drainage that may allow corrosion of the side-curtain-airbag inflator, potentially causing an inflator rupture. Campaign 17V298000 concerns a fuel-pump flange that may crack and leak fuel, creating a fire risk. The supplied information does not confirm whether any of these recall repairs have been completed on this vehicle, so recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer.