2016 AUDI Q5 3.0T PREMIUM PLUS

The auction lists the vehicle as salvage with “Front End” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated primary-damage code; however, the salvage status itself cannot be confirmed from photos. The front bumper cover is detached and lying on the ground. Both front corners show broken or separated bumper edges, with substantial sections of the lower fascia and bumper attachment areas exposed. The lower grille and surrounding fascia are separated, leaving open gaps and visible internal components. At the front-left corner, wiring and other components are exposed, including a loose harness hanging beside the front wheel. The front edge of the hood is raised, with an uneven open gap above the grille area. The driver airbag has deployed from the steering wheel. This indicates that the restraint system requires inspection and likely repair or replacement, along with checks of the vehicle’s structural, electrical, and safety systems. The available findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, drivetrain, or the extent of damage behind the front fascia. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 Audi Q5 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. NHTSA records list several recalls for this model range. Recall 17V622000 concerns corrosion in the auxiliary-heater electrical connector, which may cause wiring to overheat or melt. Recalls 17V001000 and 17V002000, as well as 18V229000, concern specified Q5 vehicles and potential sunroof-drainage airbag-inflator corrosion or electric coolant-pump fire risks; the coolant-pump recalls specifically identify 2.0-liter Turbo FSI engines, while this VIN decodes with a 3.0-liter engine. Recall 17V298000 concerns a possible fuel-pump-flange crack and fuel leakage in gasoline-powered Q5 vehicles. Recall completion should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN.