1999 Audi A4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Audi A4, 2% of the 190 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 brake lights do not activate upon light braking. The dealer insists that the brake light switch is adjusted to its maximum range. A conscious effort is required to insure sufficient brake pedal travel to activate the brake lights. My concern is the potential for rear-end collisions resulting from the brake lights not being illuminated. The dealer has had two opportunities to correct the problem but says no further adjustment is possible.”
NHTSA complaint #715558, filed 1999-12“When driving and upon depressing brake pedal when attempting to stop, experienced complete brake failure without prior warning which caused extended stopping distance. Also, directional signal and emergency lights malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #870460, filed 2000-09“The headlights do not provide sufficient illumination on low or high beam. Driver was not able to avoid hitting a herd of elk because of the lighting. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #839157, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
- 10127856Jul 31, 2017This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front…
- 10120003Apr 17, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker…
- 10122766Oct 24, 2012Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker…
- 10025703Feb 26, 2007Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 159 | 54% |
| 2005 | 101 | 46% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 23 | 11% |
| 2002 | 17 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Audi A4
91 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi A4
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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