2018 AUDI S5

The vehicle is a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback with a factory-decoded 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The VIN indicates production by Audi AG in Germany. The auction record lists a salvage title certificate and identifies the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this rear-end damage classification through extensive damage to the rear bumper and rear corners. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The rear bumper cover is detached or missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, lower rear body areas, wiring, internal mounting components, and other inner structures. Both rear quarter panels are visibly creased and deformed around the rear corners and bumper openings. The right side has pronounced deformation near the rear lamp, while the left side shows sharp creasing around the corresponding rear corner. The lower edge of the trunk lid also has a broad uneven crease and irregular deformation above the exposed bumper area. Repairs will likely require replacement or refurbishment of the rear bumper assembly, inspection of the reinforcement and mounting points, body repair to both rear quarter panels and the trunk-lid area, and verification of any exposed wiring or internal components. The available findings do not establish the condition of mechanical, structural, lighting, safety, or electronic systems, so a comprehensive physical inspection is recommended. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model range. Recall 19V547000 concerns a passenger-occupant detection system cable that may cause the passenger airbag to be disabled. Recall 21V874000 concerns a cable connecting the seat heater to the same system and may also result in passenger-airbag deactivation; this recall expands on the earlier campaign. The repair status for this vehicle is not provided and should be verified with Audi using the VIN.