2007 Audi A4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Audi A4, 4% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“I was driving on a highway when I received an error message on instrument panel stating left dipped headlight was out . Low beams are now flickering when in idle and when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10811344, filed 2015-12, 147,645 miles“2007 Audi A4 - left main headlight error and left headlight goes out. Problem is intermittent. Dealer has replaced the headlight and still has the problem. Dealer says no errors are in the system, but I took a picture of the dash display with the error. The problem has been happening for almost a year, and frequency is almost every time I drive it. This is a safety issue because I randomly lose my front left headlight. Looking on the internet shows that it can happen to either or both headlights for many people. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390358, filed 2011-03, 20,000 miles“When driving my car has what is and should be a recall with the given number of complaints regarding this issue of right or left dipped headlight. Audi of america is quite aware but this is not just any recall this is a safety concern and like windshield and airbags should be looked into quite seriously.”
NHTSA complaint #10644201, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles“Malfunction in 2007 Audi A4 causes headlights to flicker, then go out completely, resulting in a dipped headlight error message on the dash board. Have to turn headlights off completely and turn back on the correct the problem. Fixing the problem is not covered under warranty and replacing bulbs and other parts doesn't seem to repair the issue for long.”
NHTSA complaint #10415060, filed 2011-07, 63,751 miles“Under normal driving conditions, the xenon headlights experience common failure. Since vehicle purchase, the headlights have failed to illuminate on multiple occasions. The error left dipped headlight appears on the dash information display. Dealer service requires replacement of either xenon bulb or xenon ballast as per Audi TSB for issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10297071, filed 2009-12, 22,100 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 2007 Audi A4
119 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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