2015 AUDI Q7 Premium Plus

The 2015 Audi Q7 is listed with a salvage certificate and a primary auction damage classification of “SIDE.” The visible side-panel dents and abrasions support the stated SIDE classification. However, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the available photographs. The main visible damage is concentrated along the lower left side. The lower left rear door has a broad inward dent with a horizontal crease and scraped paint. Similar long horizontal deformation and paint abrasion extend along the lower sections of both the left front and rear doors. The adjacent rocker-side trim has multiple chipped areas and an irregular lower edge. This is assessed as moderate collision damage and should be inspected for damage to the door structures, rocker area, mounting points, and related components before repair estimates are finalized. Both front headlamp lenses appear cloudy and yellowed compared with clear new lenses. This is a minor cosmetic issue, although headlamp output and inspection compliance should be checked. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2015 Audi Q7 SUV/MPV manufactured by Audi AG in Slovakia, with a 2.967-liter six-cylinder 3.0T TDI engine rated at 240 hp. The decoder’s fuel-type field lists gasoline, so the engine and fuel specification should be verified against the vehicle and its documentation. Two NHTSA recalls are associated with this make, model, and year. Recall 17V298000 concerns a fuel-pump flange that may crack and allow a fuel leak, increasing fire risk; the remedy involves inspection and either protective-film application or flange replacement. Recall 23V086000 concerns an incorrect rear gross axle weight rating on the certification label; the remedy is installation of a corrected label. The completion status of these recalls for this individual vehicle should be confirmed with Audi or an authorized dealer.