2020 AUDI Q5 quattro Premium Plus

This 2020 Audi Q5 is listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction’s stated primary damage is FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports this damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front-left corner has severe collision damage. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing underlying components and wiring, and a detached bumper-cover assembly is visible on the ground. The front-left headlamp is severely broken, with damaged outer and internal sections exposed. The leading edge of the front-left fender is moderately deformed and torn around the headlamp and wheel-opening area. Sections of the front-left wheel-arch liner and splash shield are missing or detached, and the lower front-corner trim is also missing, leaving mounting areas and plastic components exposed. A VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a 2020 Audi Q5 quattro Premium Plus SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this make, model, and year include the following campaigns: recall 22V034000 concerning rear-axle alignment inspection and possible uneven tire wear; recall 21V947000 concerning liquid or water intrusion affecting the gateway control module and potentially reducing engine power; recall 21V295000 concerning a rear-axle trailing-arm lock nut that may break and cause axle misalignment; recall 20V505000 concerning improperly welded front-seat components; recall 19V737000 concerning rear wheel-arch trim that may detach; and recall 23V842000 concerning overheating risks associated with use of certain 220V/240V charging equipment. The supplied information does not confirm whether any of these recalls have been completed on this vehicle. The charging-equipment recall should be verified against the vehicle’s specific VIN and equipment, as the VIN decode identifies this vehicle as gasoline-powered.