general problems of the 2006 Audi A4

2006 Audi A4 quattro, a very annoying situation it also affects safety while driving in dark; I ignored it for few months as it got worst decided to take it in. They suggested to replace both igniters (xenon ballast) and bulbs. My Audi dealer said that Audi knows about this problem but doesn't know how to fix it -- changing the light bulb doesn't solve the problem. Since my car was just out of warranty it would be about $1600. This problem is intermittent. It has been occurring a lot recently with the cold weather. I can't tell for sure whether it is temperature related. This is a common problem and most importantly a major safety.

Right dipped headlamp issue resulting diagnosis after new headlamp ($125) and issue still continued with need to replace headlamp ignition now ($950). I see online at this is been a reoccurring problem in models from my year� and believe should be some type of weed call and reimbursement. The issue occurred sporadically seeming to be fixed only to go back out with no specific reason. . . Both sitting, driving, turning corners, or hitting bumps. This create a safety issue of particularly when the headlamp goes out at night.

I was driving on highway at night going at 70 mph and suddenly I received left dip light warning and after 2 minutes received right dip light warning. I quickly have to reset the light after which both left and right lights came up. After some 20-30 min it happened again. There ere high chances of fatal crash at 70 mph on a highway at night. I was lucky enough to escape this. This issue is intermittent but extremely dangerous for safety of passengers.

The driver side head light stop working.

The vehicle for the past several months has had head lamp problems. I will be driving along and all of a sudden one of the headlamps will flicker and then go out. A warning on the dash will say left (or right) headlamp dipped. The only way to alter the situation is to turn the headlamp off and then back on at speed. This is a very dangerous situation. The dealer has said they cannot duplicate the situation and therefore cannot fix it. An internet search revealed that many Audi A4 owners have been experiencing the same problem on a regular basis. It is beyond belief that Audi, a manufacturer that prides itself on safety, has not investigated this problem and come up with a fix. I believe a recall should be initiated and Audi should be required to fix this very dangerous problem/defect.

My headlamps fail while driving. The headlamps, both right and left, will "dip". This will turf the lamps off. When I take it to the dealer they tell me that they can't make it happen so they can't fix it.

Left and right dipped light indicator even after having them reviewed and adjusted and ultimately replaced. Audi warranty would not cover the repair cost due as we were slightly over the 50000 mileage allowance. Ended up paying almost $300 for the repair. We continue to have "dipped light" problems.

Headlamp has "dipped" multiple times while driving (day and night) since I have owned the vehicle (now at 77k). There is an Audi TSB out for this issue but can never get a certified Audi dealership to fix this issue as they cannot make it happen on command when they inspect it. Not only is this a known issue but it is an issue that is a safety problem that Audi and it's affiliates do not take seriously or show determined interest in fixing.

On my 2006 Audi A4 2. 0t quattro sedan, the xenon directional low beam headlamps intermittently shut off suddenly and without warning, giving a message of "right dipped headlamp. " the lights come on again only after turning the switch to "off" position, waiting ten seconds, then switching them back on. The problem is intermittent but occurs every day. Audi dealers have replaced xenon bulbs, igniters and pigtails to lamps, advising that wires become very hot. Problem has not been fixed and constitutes great danger on dark roads. This has been recurrent on a regular basis for at least two years without a solution.

On our 2006 A4 2. 0 quattro after turning on low beam xenon continually flickers and eventually goes out. This is followed a left bulb failure indication. Recycling the light switch may or may not solve problem. Turning car completely off seems to be a little more effective but all is obviously a major safety issue as well as a violation of traffic laws. I told my Audi service guy about this but although Audi says to replace bulb (over $200us ) he was sure this would not solve problem. He said he has numerous customers with the problem. I cant believe this is allowed. Driving without a headlamp is a traffic violation for a reason. It is a major distraction for driver and I'm sure on coming traffic.

Left dipped headlamp that Audi claims they, "know about but don't have a solution. ".

Audi A4 right dipped head light goes off intermittently for rhyme or reason. Multiple people report same problem. The dealer changed bulb but with same problem.

Audi A4 2006 repeated "dipped headlamp". Brought to Audi many times for repair where the computer was reflashed without success. Finally had to replace igniter and bulb for $1800 even though car was still under warranty. Now happening again on the other side (other headlamp). This is a common issue with many Audi owner and should have a Audi recall about this.

Head lights will dip out and turn off. Either left or right head does this and sometimes both will fail with in minutes of each other. Audi has failed to fix the problem.

Front bi-xenon lights flicker and go out. It occurs pretty much every time I drive. This is becoming a safety issue. There are many other Audi A4 users who have this problem.

There are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi-xenon, with or without adaptive lighting (afs): one xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. When headlamps are turned off and on again or at ignition cycle, the headlamps may function properly or exhibit the same behavior; one xenon light on one side fails permanently.

Lights on Audi 2006 A4 go out while driving at night. Dealer will not fix.