2023 AUDI Q7 quattro Premium Plus

The vehicle is listed with a salvage title, and the auction’s primary-damage designation is “MECHANICAL.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence shows substantial front-end collision damage; however, the mechanical designation cannot be confirmed from the available photos and requires a physical inspection. The salvage-title status also cannot be verified from photos. Visible damage is concentrated at the left front corner. The front bumper fascia and lower bumper trim are missing, exposing internal components and open mounting areas. The left headlamp assembly is absent, leaving an open cavity. The left front fender and wheel-arch area show pronounced buckling and deformation, while the left front corner of the hood has an irregular raised and damaged profile. The instrument cluster displays the warning: “Engine start system: malfunction! Please contact Service.” The cause and extent of this fault cannot be determined from the provided findings. A comprehensive inspection should include the engine-start system, wiring, sensors, airbag and restraint systems, cooling and front-end components, suspension, steering, and the vehicle’s structural areas before purchase or repair. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for 2023 Audi Q7 vehicles. Recall 23V868000 concerns possible improper mounting of the driver’s seat side air bag; the remedy is inspection and reinstallation as necessary. Recall 24V251000 concerns a passenger-seat occupant-detection system connection that may deactivate the front passenger air bag; the remedy is replacement of the occupant-detection control module. Recall 25V900000 concerns rearview-camera software that may prevent the camera image from displaying; the remedy is a software update. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be confirmed by VIN with Audi or NHTSA.