2006 Audi A4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 159about this part
- Share
- 54%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 159 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Audi A4, 54% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left headlight flickers and turns off. Changing the bulb did not fix the problem and neither did changing the ballast. I found that there was a settled class action lawsuit however they said that the lawsuit extended the warranty for headlights to 5 years. The lawsuit was settled in 2013 and my car is a 2006 model so I am not sure how it could ever help me.”
NHTSA complaint #11056889, filed 2017-12, 92,000 miles“After the headlights were activated, the left hand light flickered then went out. The display area gave me a warning that the headlight bulb was out. It happens each night and is remedied by deactivating the headlights then turning them on again. I had both headlights changed in june, but the right hand headlight does the same now.”
NHTSA complaint #10551632, filed 2013-11, 51,000 miles“I was driving on highway at night going at 70 MPH and suddenly I received left dip light warning and after 2 minutes received right dip light warning. I quickly have to reset the light after which both left and right lights came up. After some 20-30 min it happened again.there ere high chances of fatal crash at 70 MPH on a highway at night. I was lucky enough to escape this. This issue is intermittent but extremely dangerous for safety of passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10863785, filed 2016-05, 86,000 miles“About 2mins after I turn on the headlights, my left headlight starts to flicker and soon turns off. This is followed by a dashboard indicator light which says left dipped headlight . I have to turn off my headlights for at least 20sec before my left headlight reliably comes back on. Problem is esp pronounced when the ambient temp is below 40.”
NHTSA complaint #10362979, filed 2010-10, 40,000 miles“Left and right dipped light indicator even after having them reviewed and adjusted and ultimately replaced. Audi warranty would not cover the repair cost due as we were slightly over the 50000 mileage allowance. Ended up paying almost $300 for the repair. We continue to have dipped light problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10441235, filed 2011-12, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10169118Dec 6, 2019Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad…
- 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…
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 2006 Audi A4
73 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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