2014 AUDI Q5 Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE, with FRONT END shown as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front bumper damage and missing lower grille trim support the FRONT END damage claim; the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photographs. Visible exterior damage is concentrated at the front bumper. The lower fog-lamp grille and trim on the vehicle’s left side are missing, leaving an opening through which internal components can be seen. A black grille and circular fog-lamp surround are detached and lying on the ground. The front bumper corner and lower lip have light abrasion and surface scuffing. Both headlamp lenses appear cloudy or yellowed. Inside the vehicle, the leather upholstery on the outer bolster of the driver’s seat is torn, with lighter underlying material exposed. VIN decoding identifies this as a 2014 Audi Q5 Premium Plus SUV, manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0T gasoline four-cylinder engine with a 1.984-liter displacement and a rated output of 220 horsepower. The decoded VIN is reported as valid, with the check digit correct. Drive type and transmission details were not provided by the decoder. Official NHTSA recall records list five applicable campaigns. Recall 17V622000 concerns corrosion in the auxiliary-heater electrical connector, which may cause wiring to overheat or melt and increase fire risk. Recalls 17V002000 and 18V229000 concern the electric coolant pump; blockage, overheating, or moisture-related short-circuiting may also increase fire risk. Recall 17V001000 concerns possible corrosion of the side head-airbag inflator caused by the sunroof drainage system, potentially resulting in an inflator rupture. Recall 17V298000 concerns cracking of the fuel-pump flange, which may allow fuel to leak and increase fire risk. The provided information does not confirm whether any of these recall remedies have been completed on this vehicle.