2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 6% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The low beam headlights are too low. There is a drop-off so there appears a dark area about 10 feet in front and to the left of the driver side when driving. It's almost like the right beam is crossing the left. The dealership stated that it had to do with european code and that nothing could be done. I have driven many cars in my life where this is not an issue. This is a serious safety issue in my opinion - it's difficult to see the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10795339, filed 2015-11, 2,600 miles“The low beam headlighting suddenly drops off into dark area about 25 feet in front. The dealership adjusted the headlights upward to the limit they claim they can. However, it remains very dark beyond the headlight reach, when on unlit rural roads. A person or animal in that zone would not be seen in time to avoid.”
NHTSA complaint #10872484, filed 2016-06, 7,000 miles“As others have previously mentioned, the low beams / regular headlights on the a3 are set too low and so much of the road ahead remains black. This is a hazard as you are not aware of obstacles and turns in the road until too late.”
NHTSA complaint #10884441, filed 2016-07, 15,000 miles“I was behind a newer Audi sedan (possible a3 2.0t) at night, and was blinded by the brightness from the brake lights. The lights were too bright for me to safely keep my eyes on the road. I was driving a 2001 lexus lx470, so I don't know if the height of my vehicle made a difference on the angle of the light. I had to get in front of the vehicle to avoid a possible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10664004, filed 2014-12“The headlights on the 2015 Audi a3 inadeqately lights the road ahead especially on the drivers side. It is very difficult to see the road ahead to the point that it has become a safery problem to myself and anyone using this vehicle. This problem was brought to the dealers attention and was told that this is how the headlights were designed and we must live with it. They let us drive an Audi a4 home in the dark and had no problem with the headlights and seeing the road in short, there is a real safety problem here that needs to be corrected on the 2015 Audi a3 !!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10790434, filed 2015-11Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
38 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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