Headlights Turn Off While Driving Problems of Audi A4

Audi A4 owners have reported 6 problems related to headlights turn off while driving (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the A4.

1 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2008 Audi A4

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Left dipped headlight flickers , dies out. While in motion or stationary , the left dipped headlight will flicker repeatedly and die out. Turning the headlights off and back on fixes the issue for a very short period of time before the flickering starts up again and every 5 minutes the left dipped headlight goes out again. This issue is very concerning for not only safety reasons , but for legal reasons as well given that I have to turn the headlights off and on every 5 minutes to avoid breaking the law by driving with a headlight out at night. This origin of this issue is unknown , but it seems to be very common and it warrants a recall considering how many people have this issue with the 2008 line of Audi A4 vehicles points to a mass manufacturing defect. It is not only dangerous it is illegal! this widespread issue demands a recall!.

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2 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2006 Audi A4

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

The right headlight keeps flickering. It will turn off sometimes when using the windshield wipers, but other than that, the headlight works perfectly fine. When it flickers, an indicator warning light activates on the dashboard. This seems to be a wiring problem. Both headlights were changed and brand new when the car was purchased. Two years later, this flickering began. The only way to stop the flickering of the headlight is to completely turn off the headlights for a few seconds, then turn them back on. Everything is fine after that. Please recall this issue. I have read many posts online with other Audi A4 owners having the same problem with their vehicles.

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3 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2006 Audi A4

Failure Date: 08/08/2014

August 2014, driving at night, highway speeds (65mph+) both left and right headlights flickered and went out, no illumination. Took several try's to reset by light control switch. Would reset, then flicker and both headlights out. Very dangerous situation, was close to home and able to get there ok. Vehicle is in at service for repair.

4 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2005 Audi A4

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

I was driving down the highway and have continuously gotten the "dipped light" warning on my display. My lights procceded to flicker and then shut off. I was driving right next to a car and had to pull over because the wouldn't come on. It took 15 minutes before the headlights returned to normal. I was extremely scared when my headlights turned off. This is a big safety issue and has occurred 3 times since then. I have replaced the bulbs and that did not solve the problem. I know there is a TSB for this problem, but I think there is a need for a recall as I almost got into an accident on the highway.

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5 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2006 Audi A4

Failure Date: 02/25/2013

Both headlights shut off at any time. Error message says left/right dipped headlamp. It seems like a design/engineering flaw. This is a dangerous safety issue, especially at night. This could result in death, injury, and monetary fines from the police. There should be an immediate recall to fix the problem.

6 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2005 Audi A4

Failure Date: 01/01/2009

The right headlight will dip and then turn off while driving. You can turn the lights off and back on and it will temporarily solve the problem but will turn off again randomly. This problem has happened since I purchased the car cpo in late 2008 but has continued to get worse to the point where now it generally happens once every few minutes while the lights are on forcing me to continually turn the lights off and on the while driving which is very dangerous, not to mention extremely annoying to not only myself but other drivers as well.


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