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Audi A4 2004 Lighting Problems

14 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2004 Audi A4 - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V096000Reported March 15, 2005 - 9,965 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 9,965 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System58Engine28Air Bags26Visibility17Vehicle Speed Control16Tires16
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.