2018 AUDI Q5

This 2018 Audi Q5 is listed with a salvage condition and an auction primary-damage code of “Front End.” The auction’s unverified damage code is supported by Stage 1’s assessment of extensive visible front-end collision damage. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage status cannot be independently confirmed from exterior photos. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated at the front-left corner. The front bumper cover is detached and positioned on the ground, with broken plastic, torn mounting areas, separated trim, and exposed internal components. The remaining front fascia and grille have broken or displaced sections. The front-left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity, and substantial portions of the surrounding fender and wheel-arch area are missing, torn away, or heavily crushed. Wheel-area components are visibly exposed. The hood has extensive dents, creases, and depressed areas across the front and left side. It is raised at the front-left corner and has a large uneven gap above the front-end components. The front-left engine-bay intake duct cover also has a large irregular break. Further damage to the underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, wiring, safety systems, and mechanical components is not established by these findings and will require a thorough physical inspection. The vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until repairs and all relevant systems have been inspected and tested. NHTSA VIN data identifies the vehicle as a 2018 Audi Q5 quattro Premium SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and five seats. The VIN is WA1ANAFY1J2177858, and the vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. NHTSA records show the following recalls for this model and year: recall 18V369000 concerning potentially reduced braking performance from insufficiently coated brake-caliper pistons; 19V277000 concerning a brake master-cylinder casting that may cause sudden loss of braking; 19V416000 and 19V737000 concerning wheel-arch trim that may loosen or detach; 16V955000 concerning seat-belt pretensioners that may not activate properly; and 21V947000 concerning liquid or water ingress that may shut down the gateway control module and suddenly reduce engine power. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with an Audi dealer before purchase.