2018 AUDI S5 3.0T PREMIUM PLUS

The auction lists this 2018 Audi S5 as Salvage with “Left Rear” as the primary damage classification. The Stage 1 photo review states that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial collision damage at the left rear corner. The left rear quarter panel is visibly deformed and creased near the tail lamp and bumper, with disturbed panel edges. The left rear bumper cover has deformation, pronounced creasing, multiple horizontal scrapes, paint loss, and abrasion extending around the corner. The outer left rear tail lamp assembly is missing, leaving internal lamp and mounting components exposed through the damaged opening. The surrounding lamp opening and panel edges are also damaged. The vehicle identification data decodes this car as a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, manufactured by Audi AG in Germany. It is equipped with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The decoded trim is listed as quattro Premium Plus, with a Canada-market quattro Progressiv designation also shown. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 19V547000 concerns oxidation in the passenger occupant detection system connecting cable, which may cause the software to disable the passenger air bag; the stated remedy is installation of cable ties. Recall 21V874000 concerns a possible contact fault in the cable connecting the seat heater to the passenger occupant detection system, which may also disable the passenger air bag; the stated remedy involves replacement of the connecting cable and, as applicable, the heating mat or seat cover. Recall 21V874000 expands on the earlier recall, so completion of both repairs should be verified with Audi using the vehicle identification number.