2019 AUDI Q7 quattro Prestige

This 2019 Audi Q7 has a salvage vehicle title. The auction lists hail as the primary damage, but the available photo assessment reports that the roof, hood, and liftgate appear largely smooth, without a clearly visible dense pattern of shallow dents on the upward-facing panels. The visible evidence therefore does not support the stated hail-damage claim. The instrument cluster shows the check-engine warning indicator and an unspecified red warning indicator illuminated. It also displays the message: “Drive system active. Please switch off the ignition.” The cause and severity of these warnings cannot be determined from the provided finding and should be diagnosed before purchase or operation. According to the VIN decode, this is an all-wheel-drive Q7 with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. It is identified as the quattro Prestige trim, with three seating rows and capacity for seven occupants. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Slovakia. NHTSA records list four recalls applicable to this model year: a front shock absorber fork recall involving possible cracking and loosening; a C-pillar padding recall; a steering-shaft bolt recall that could result in loss of steering control; and a side-curtain airbag recall concerning improper inflation. Recall completion should be verified with Audi using the vehicle identification number before purchase.