1999 Audi A6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Audi A6, 3% of the 217 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving the light projected upward from the headlight lenses creating so much brightness on the large incoming snowflakes causing poor visibility. Consumer noticed that there was not enough heat generated by the low beams and ice had built up over the lenses.”
NHTSA complaint #565419, filed 2002-06“Audi A6 1999. The vehicle was able to be started easily while in gear. The master cylinder failed without warning. The low beam headlight burned out without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10129166, filed 2005-07“Consumer received recall 04v133000. Consumer went to the dealer, and was told that there was no hurry to get the vehicle repaired. One month later the vehicle caught on fire. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #10094610, filed 2004-09“Vehicles low beam projection lamps are so narrow that there is little light to illuminate road surfaces resulting in poor visibility. Dealer adjusted the low beams up, that adjustment raised the high beams as well and now the high beams are off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #543999, filed 1999-02“When driving at night low beams illuminated up to a certain point, and then drive was unable to see. Contacted a dealer, and was told that this was the characteristic of the vehicle. Was told to drive with high beams.”
NHTSA complaint #854989, filed 2000-01Related 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 1999 Audi A6
39 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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