2022 AUDI Q5

The auction record identifies this 2022 Audi Q5 as having a salvage title, with “FRONT END” listed as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated primary-damage code; however, it also notes that the salvage-title status cannot be verified from the photos. The front end has severe visible damage. The front-left fender is extensively creased and deformed around the upper wheel arch and front corner. The front bumper cover is broken and partially missing, with large openings and internal components exposed. The lower trim or insert at the front-left bumper corner is also missing, leaving mounting hardware and an open cavity visible. The front-right headlamp assembly is missing, exposing wiring and components. The grille surround and adjacent bumper material are broken and separated, with irregular gaps and exposed internal structure. The vehicle should undergo a comprehensive inspection for damage to the underlying structure, cooling system, lighting and safety systems, wiring, wheel and suspension components, and any components behind the front fascia before repair or purchase. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2022 Audi Q5 Sport Utility Vehicle with the S line quattro Premium Plus trim, all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 45 TFSI gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. The supplied NHTSA recall records include campaign 23V842000 concerning overheating of certain 220V/240V portable charging cables, campaigns 24V898000 and 25V080000 concerning potential overheating of the high-voltage battery in specified Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles, and campaign 25V294000 concerning improperly tightened cylinder-head-cover screws that could allow an oil leak. Because the decoded vehicle is identified as a gasoline 45 TFSI model, the plug-in-hybrid battery recalls may not apply; recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed by Audi using the VIN. Recall 25V294000 should also be checked with an Audi dealer.