1998 Audi A6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Audi A6, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“1998 Audi A6: reverse lights remain on when driving forward. Many drivers behind me were concerned I was backing up. At night, it is dangerous. Fuses are okay.”
NHTSA complaint #10047489, filed 2003-11, 32,000 miles“Front directional lights not working as they should. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times, replaced socket 4 times. Will work for short period of time ,then work intermittently only.”
NHTSA complaint #876950, filed 2000-12Related 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…
- 10032250Nov 7, 2007Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. Condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake…
- 10023948Nov 7, 2007Exterior lights, moisture accumulation.
- 10025703Feb 26, 2007Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Audi A6
35 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Audi A6
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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