Exterior Lighting Problems of Audi A8

Audi A8 owners have reported 4 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Audi A8


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Audi A8

The Headlights problem

Please add my name to the list of drivers that are adamantly opposed to the new blue/purple headlights many of the new luxury cars are featuring. The light is piercing and a danger to night time traffic. These new lights are even distracting during daylight.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Multiple component failures relative to tail light assemblies. Both trunk mounted tail light assemblies were replace in 12/11 under manufacturers warranty. Sealed tail light assemblies were not water tight which caused failure of circuit boards and led lights.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The headlight warning light came on. The headlight on left had gone out. Opening the headlight assembly ( a 2,000 to 6000 dollar part) there are about 20 wires inside the assembly, every wire was partially bare, the insulation has cracked off every wire inside the assembly.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Rear brake light bulb out. Nlm   Read details...




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