2018 AUDI Q5 quattro Premium Plus

This 2018 Audi Q5 carries a salvage title, with the auction listing the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1’s visual review supports the rear-end damage claim, with damage localized to the left rear quarter and fuel-filler area; the central rear bumper and tailgate appeared largely intact in the available photos. The fuel-filler door is missing, leaving the fuel-filler opening and filler neck exposed. The surrounding left rear quarter panel and rear wheel-arch area show severe deformation, including visible creases, sharp folds, and an irregular exposed panel edge. Repair should include inspection of the quarter-panel structure, fuel-filler components, wheel-arch area, adjacent bodywork, and alignment before the vehicle is considered road-ready. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Audi Q5 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and the quattro Premium Plus trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. NHTSA records list the following recalls for this model and year: recall 18V369000 for possible reduced braking performance related to brake-caliper pistons; recalls 19V416000 and 19V737000 concerning rear wheel-arch trim that may loosen and detach; recall 19V277000 concerning a potentially defective brake master-cylinder casting; recall 16V955000 concerning seat-belt pretensioner operation; and recall 21V947000 concerning possible liquid intrusion affecting the gateway control module and potentially reducing engine power. The completion status of these recalls is not provided and should be verified with Audi or an authorized dealer using the VIN before purchase.