2001 Audi A4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Audi A4, 2% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,007 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.
“We have experienced an intermittent problem with the hid head lights flickering and shutting off during operation at night. The left low beam began to flicker and then shut off. The head light warning indicator light comes on. After inspection the next day, lights came back on and were working normally no warning lights were on. This appears to be a common problem with this type of car and in my opinion a very dangerous one that needs to be addressed by Audi in a recall for the obvious ballast, bulb, wiring, problem that exists on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10434129, filed 2011-11, 130,000 miles“In 2007 xenon headlights dropped/dipped headlight level sensor replaced and lights appeared to work correctly. In 2011 the same problem occurred again. Headlight leveling sensor and wiring harness replaced. Appears to be working ok. Driving with the headlights aimed incorrectly is a dangerous driving condition. It appears that there is a common design flaw with the xenon headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10442519, filed 2012-01, 60,014 miles“The new blue-white light headlights on the Audi and other luxury and imported cars is blinding when approaching from the other direction, significantly reducing the ability to see and posing a safety hazard. The effect seems even worse than a car approaching with its high beams on. The effect is so bad that it prevents you from seeing the road and other things around. They should be banned.”
NHTSA complaint #746809, filed 2001-06Related 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 2001 Audi A4
35 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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