2006 Audi A6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Audi A6, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 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 entered today's date and mileage because I had to deal with it again this evening, but this problem has been occurring since the car had 70000 miles on it. It has now gotten so bad that I have to turn the lights on and off every 30 seconds or so while driving so they will stay on enough to get the car home. I do not drive it at night if I do not have to. This problem needs to be fixed. 141 out of 188 complaints you have received on this car are due to people's headlights going out while driving at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637683, filed 2014-09, 150,000 miles“Engine oil leaks this is a normal problem that should not be accepted by the consumer and the adaptive headlights cord broke off. Will not turn with vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11110141, filed 2018-07, 138,000 miles“While replacing a headlight bulb I noticed that the insulation on wires inside the headlight compartment had flaked off, exposing at least 1 inch of multiple wires (low beam and high beam) all along the length of those wires. Both headlights show the same symptom. High beam wires (+v and gnd) are held together with a zip tie and there is flaking insulation all around it, so using the high beam could result in a short circuit inside the headlight housing. As all of the wires are in close proximity, it is possible that normal use of the car (e.g. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592604, filed 2014-05, 121,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2006 Audi A6
40 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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