2006 Audi S4 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 73%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,650miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Audi S4, 73% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,650 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2006 Audi S4 with bi=xenon hid lights. Numerous amounts of times the indication comes up that I have a dipped headlight. This in turn is because the headlight is off and I'm driving at night. This safety violation will end up costing me every time I go to the dealership to get new parts installed and labor and the high probability of a ticket for having a head light out from the police or other agencies in the area.”
NHTSA complaint #10350845, filed 2010-08, 33,510 miles“Audi 2006 S4, there is a more frequent occurrence of my headlights dipping my xenon headlamps will stop working while driving, it would either be the left or the right, but not until last week when both went out at the same time. I would put car in neutral while driving and turn car off and back on and it will reset itself and lights will then work, it seems to stop occurring when car is warmed up and it is worse with colder weather and vibration or bad roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379536, filed 2011-01, 50,000 miles“My headlights flicker almost all the time and occasionally go off as a result. This problem has been widespread as literally hundreds of people in the Audi online forums are reporting the same exact issue. Once one or both headlights go out, I get an error message stating left headlight dipped , right headlight dipped , or both. Once the car is turned off and restarted, light comes back on. They still flicker and go out again at random intervals and random sides (left and right). …”
NHTSA complaint #10383933, filed 2011-02, 35,000 miles“Just purchased a formerly certified 2006 Audi S4 w/ 46k miles and factory xenon lights. When I turn my headlights on, the right xenon light goes out intermittently, and I get a right dipped headlight message on the information display. The right headlight stays off until I turn the car off. Usually when I restart the car, the headlight is fine. The problem is dangerous because the light turns off without warning, so far it has only happened on one side, but I am concerned it will affect both lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378353, filed 2011-01, 46,394 miles“My 2006 Audi S4's low beam headlights flicker while driving on very cold days. Occasionally, my left or right headlight will turn off completely. I haven't had both go out at the same time, but I am worried that this will occur eventually. The flickering is very dangerous as it happens at low speed while I am driving through my neighborhood. I am worried that I will not be able to see children crossing the street going to school. I have had the car serviced by the Audi dealer for this issue and it is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #10311980, filed 2010-02, 39,000 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
Other parts of the 2006 Audi S4
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi S4
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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