2017 AUDI Q5

This 2017 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 evidence supports this unverified claim: the front bumper has missing or damaged sections, and the hood leading edge is visibly deformed. The hood has a moderate deformation along the front leading edge on the right side, with a light-colored scrape or paint transfer near the right headlamp. The lower right section of the front bumper has a large missing area or trim section, leaving an irregular opening and exposing internal components. The lower left bumper corner also has an irregular opening, with missing or broken black trim around the fog-lamp area and visible components behind it. The VIN decodes as a 2017 Audi Q5 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0T six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Germany and is identified as the S line quattro Premium Plus trim. NHTSA records list several recalls for this make, model, and year. These include a sunroof drainage and side head-airbag inflator issue, a transmission gear-position issue that may allow the vehicle to roll while in Park, and a fuel-pump flange issue that may cause a fuel leak. Additional listed recalls concern the electric coolant pump, but those recalls specify 2.0-liter Turbo FSI engines; this vehicle decodes with a 3.0T engine, so applicability should be confirmed by an Audi dealer using the VIN. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified before purchase. A thorough inspection should focus on the front bumper structure and mounting points, exposed components, the hood and front-end alignment, lighting and safety-system operation, and any damage behind the visible exterior panels.