2018 AUDI Q5 quattro Premium

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a **SALVAGE TITLE CERTIFICATE** and **SIDE** as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification: the left-side doors and adjacent lower body area show substantial deformation and scuffing, and left-side curtain-airbag fabric is visible. The salvage-title designation cannot be confirmed or contradicted from the photographs. The left front door has severe deformation, including extensive denting, sharp creases, irregular panel damage, and paint abrasion across the middle and lower sections. The lower front area of the left rear door and the adjacent sill or lower body trim also have moderate denting and scuffing. These areas will require detailed inspection to determine the extent of panel, structural, trim, door-operation, and paint repairs. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed or hanging from the left roofline and upper side-window area. The instrument cluster also shows an illuminated airbag warning indicator. Together, these findings indicate a significant SRS/airbag system concern. The vehicle should not be considered ready for road use until the airbag system, related sensors, seat-belt pretensioners, wiring, and restraint-control module have been professionally inspected and repaired. NHTSA recall records for the 2018 Audi Q5 include campaign **18V369000** for potentially reduced brake performance caused by brake-caliper piston coating; **19V277000** for a brake master-cylinder casting that could cause sudden brake loss; **19V416000** and **19V737000** concerning wheel-arch trim that may loosen or detach; **16V955000** concerning 2018 Q5 seat-belt pretensioners that may not activate properly; and **21V947000** concerning liquid or water ingress that may cause gateway control-module shutdown and sudden engine-power reduction. Recall completion status is not provided, so the vehicle’s VIN should be checked with an Audi dealer before purchase.