2009 Audi A4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Audi A4, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Headlight dipping warning comes on. Multiple complaints to Audi and on other forums with others having same problem. This is a vehicle safety issue due to headlight going out during random times while driving. Audi is fully aware that over 70 percent of its a4s has this problem which is a major concern and refuses to fix or recall the lights. This can happen on a new vehicle per many peoples complaints online.”
NHTSA complaint #10547166, filed 2013-10, 65,000 miles“I have a 2009 Audi A4, with 26k miles. The left headlight works intermittently. The dealership stated that I need to replace the bulb, but on further research I have found that several other folks have had the same issue. This is a major safety issue and there appears to be a defect that the manufacturer is not covering in the warranty. Can you please help resolve?”
NHTSA complaint #10318980, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10189325Mar 18, 2021This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
- 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…
- 10127905Aug 4, 2017This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
- 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…
- 10095155Sep 16, 2016The bulletin states a normal function of the headlight switch and how to fix but not replace. Dealer is to advise customer on why the headlight switch presses in.
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 2009 Audi A4
44 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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