2002 Audi A6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Audi A6, 2% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,050 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.
“Brake light switch failure. 2002 Audi A6. Car was having problems running, brake lights would stay on even when car was off, was wondering why vehicles were honking at me when I was driving. Since car is made by vw and they have a major recall ongoing with brake switch failures just like I encountered, Audi should recall all their models to fix this problem too (free of charge!) unlike me who has to pay.”
NHTSA complaint #10186425, filed 2007-03, 82,000 miles“Brake light switch (directly attached to brake pedal) has failed twice. Once it allowed the brake lights to come on at any time, even when the vehicle was not being operated. The second time it was not activating the brake lights when the pedal was depressed. It has been replaced both times. Volkswagen vehicles have been recalled for a similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10198488, filed 2007-08, 80,100 milesRelated 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…
- 10032188Aug 5, 2009Audi: switching on the headlights causes a low voltage, which leads to the failure of the diagnosis signal of the gear lever circuit board. The tcm recognizes a fault in the gear…
- 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 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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