Problems with headlights and lights on Audi: affected models and engines
In 4 models from Audi there are 4 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: loss of brightness of the xenon headlights over the years, flickering rear lights caused by a tailgate sensor and headlight height adjustment failing.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Audi models it appears in.
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with headlights and lights do Audi cars have?
In 4 models from Audi there are 4 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: loss of brightness of the xenon headlights over the years, flickering rear lights caused by a tailgate sensor and headlight height adjustment failing. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Audi models have the most problems with headlights and lights?
Audi A8 D3 (1 fault), Audi A6 C6 (1 fault), Audi Q3 I (1 fault) and Audi A5 II (1 fault).