2018 AUDI SQ5 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and broken front-end components support this damage code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has severe collision damage. The front bumper cover and surrounding fascia are missing, exposing the front reinforcement, radiator, intercooler, and related components. The central grille and grille surround are also absent. One headlamp assembly is missing from the front-right headlamp area as viewed from the front, leaving mounting points and wiring exposed. Additional black plastic components around both front bumper corners and the lower front end are broken, missing, or hanging away from the vehicle, with internal components visible. The vehicle decodes as a 2018 Audi SQ5 Sport Utility Vehicle with gasoline 3.0-liter six-cylinder power, a 354-horsepower engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. It is identified as the quattro Premium Plus trim and was manufactured in Mexico. The supplied factory data also lists 20-inch wheels and seating for five. The provided NHTSA records list several recalls for this model and model year. Recall 21V947000 concerns liquid reaching the gateway control module, which may cause sudden engine-power reduction; the remedy involves installing a protective cover and sealing an underbody seam as necessary. Recall 18V369000 concerns possible reduced braking performance from brake-caliper piston coating issues. Recall 19V416000 concerns wheel-arch trim that may loosen and detach. Recall 19V737000 concerns rear wheel-arch trim that may detach because of insufficient clip retention. Recall 19V277000 concerns a brake master-cylinder casting that could cause sudden brake loss. Recall completion should be verified by the VIN and with an Audi dealer. Because the front bumper, grille, headlamp, and lower front-end components are missing or damaged, inspection and replacement of the exposed structural, cooling, lighting, wiring, restraint, and driver-assistance systems will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. Hidden damage, fluid leaks, alignment issues, and mechanical or electrical faults cannot be determined from the supplied findings.