2018 AUDI SQ5 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with HAIL recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support the hail claim: the roof, hood, and rear hatch/deck area appear largely smooth, without a clear concentration of shallow dents on the horizontal panels. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The documented visible damage is severe: the rear windshield glass is missing, leaving the entire rear hatch window opening exposed. The rear wiper remains installed. Replacement of the rear hatch glass and inspection of the hatch, surrounding structure, wiper system, interior, and any components potentially affected by exposure will be required. Factory decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Audi SQ5 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Mexico. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to 2018 Audi SQ5 vehicles. These include a gateway control module that may shut down after liquid penetration, potentially causing reduced engine power; brake-caliper piston coating that may reduce braking performance; rear wheel-arch trim that may detach; and a brake master-cylinder casting issue that may cause sudden loss of braking. The recall remedies include protective covers and seam sealing, brake-system servicing, securing or replacing wheel-arch trim, and inspection or replacement of the brake master cylinder. Recall completion should be verified by an Audi dealer using the vehicle identification number before purchase or operation.