Exterior Lighting Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 42 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Audi A6

The Headlights problem

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   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

When the turn signal is activated to go right, the turn indicator flashes left (both the arrow on the instrument panel and the exterior lights). Since the driver is not consciously looking at the dash, this causes an unexpected lane change and dangerous (and illegal) lane change.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

A number of cars that have red turn signals (versus orange) do not blink the entire light when turning. Thus, when the brakes are applied and the turn signal is on, it is more difficult to see. If the color of the brake light and the turn signal is the same, the entire light should blink, not just   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

I currently own a 2005 Audi A6 which has a failure of the rear tail lights. Both the driver's and passenger's side rear tail lights fail to illuminate when the vehicle was turned on. There is no brake light, turn light indicator, or hazard lights that is operable.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2008 Audi A6. While driving 55 mph, smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the passenger side brake light melted and the driver side brake flickered. It was diagnosed that the brake lights needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...




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