2018 AUDI Q5 quattro Prestige

The auction lists this 2018 Audi Q5 with a salvage certificate of title and “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-right corner damage supports the unverified “FRONT END” classification; however, the salvage-certificate title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The visible damage is concentrated at the front-right corner. A large section of the front-right bumper cover is torn away or missing, with irregular broken edges and internal components exposed. The lower front-right bumper trim or insert is also missing, leaving wiring and other internal components visible. The plastic wheel-arch liner and adjacent arch trim are absent around the front-right wheel, exposing the inner wheel-well area and attachment points. In addition, a large black plastic underbody panel is detached and hanging beneath the front bumper, extending onto the ground. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a 2018 Audi Q5 quattro Prestige SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and 18-inch wheels. It was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, braking system, suspension, steering, electrical systems, airbags, or underlying structural components. These areas should be inspected and tested before purchase, along with the exposed wiring and components behind the damaged front bumper. NHTSA records list several recalls for this model year, including campaigns involving brake-caliper performance, the brake master cylinder, wheel-arch trim, seat-belt pretensioners, and possible liquid intrusion affecting the gateway control module. Recall campaign 21V947000 specifically concerns 2018–2022 Audi Q5 vehicles and calls for installation of a protective cover and sealing of an underbody seam as necessary. The completion status of these recalls is not provided and should be verified with an Audi dealer using the VIN.