2024 AUDI Q5

The vehicle is listed at auction as Salvage, with “Left Front” shown as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the photographs support substantial front-end collision damage, but do not confirm that the damage is limited specifically to the left front, as missing and damaged components are visible across both front corners. Stage 1 also states that Salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front end is extensively incomplete. The bumper cover, front grille and center grille surround, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving the radiator, condenser, reinforcement components, wiring, cooling assemblies, and inner front structures exposed. Both the left and right front fenders are also absent, exposing wheel-well components, hoses, wiring, and inner body structures. The exposed metal front bumper reinforcement has a visibly bowed or uneven profile, indicating deformation. A front bumper assembly, one headlamp assembly, fender-related trim, and other front-end plastic parts are detached and lying beside the vehicle. The hood has moderate deformation at its front portion, including a visible crease and chipped or abraded paint near the leading edge. Inside the vehicle, the wood-look trim on the open front passenger door shows irregular light-colored areas and surface-coating discoloration. The VIN decodes as a 2024 Audi Q5 e S line quattro Prestige SUV with all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder 55 TFSI plug-in hybrid powertrain. The decoded data lists combined system output of 362 horsepower, with gasoline and electric propulsion, and production in Mexico. NHTSA records list four recalls for the applicable 2022–2024 Audi Q5 range: a charging-cable overheating/fire-risk recall (23V842000), a front-passenger occupant-detection system and airbag recall (24V251000), a high-voltage battery overheating/fire-risk recall (25V080000), and a cylinder-head-cover screw recall involving possible oil leakage and fire risk (25V294000). Recall completion and the vehicle’s eligibility should be verified by VIN with Audi before purchase. Given the extent of the missing front-end equipment and exposed wiring and cooling components, a comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, airbag, and high-voltage-system inspection is essential before repair or operation.