2014 AUDI Q7 Premium

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a “CERT OF TITLE–SALVAGE” condition and “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. These are auction designations and have not been independently verified. Stage 1 reports that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos and that the auction’s side-damage claim is not clearly supported by visible exterior deformation. The side panels appear largely intact, although deployed side and curtain airbags are visible. The visible damage includes a deployed curtain airbag hanging from the left-side roof and upper door area above the rear passenger compartment. On the passenger side, a curtain airbag is visible along the upper roof and door opening, and the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag has deployed from the outer seat backrest. These deployments indicate that the restraint system will require thorough inspection and likely replacement of the affected airbags and related components, including sensors, wiring, and possibly seat-belt pretensioners. The vehicle should not be considered safe to operate until the entire airbag system has been professionally inspected and repaired. At the rear, a black lower bumper trim or panel is detached and hanging near the trailer hitch. The lower rear bumper cover also has multiple light-colored linear scuff marks. No other damage is identified in the supplied findings. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2014 Audi Q7 SUV, Premium trim, manufactured by Audi AG in Slovakia. The decoder lists a turbocharged 2.995-liter six-cylinder engine and identifies the engine model as “3.0T TDI,” but it separately lists the fuel type as gasoline; this specification discrepancy should be verified against the vehicle and its documentation. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 17V298000 concerns a potentially cracking gasoline fuel-pump flange that may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. Recall 23V086000 concerns an incorrect rear gross axle weight rating on the certification label. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with an Audi dealer, and any outstanding repairs should be completed before purchase or operation.