The embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle exterior sound prompting method. The vehicle exterior sound prompting method comprises the following steps: step 104, collecting sounds in an environment outside a vehicle; step 106, identifying whether a preset sound signal is included in the collected sounds; and if the preset sound signal is included, further determining the type of a sound source, wherein the preset sound signal is a sound signal affecting vehicle running; step 108, when the identified sounds contain the preset sound signal, positioning the sound source transmitting the preset sound signal, and determining the position and running direction of the sound source relative to the vehicle; and step 110, prompting a driver of the type of the identified sound source and the position of the sound source relative to the vehicle. The vehicle exterior sound prompting method provided by the invention has the advantages that an effect that the function provides assistance for the driver in driving can be improved, therefore, more accurate service can be provided for the driver, the demand of a user can be flexibly met, assisted driving applicability realizes a more diversified effect, the running safety can be enhanced, and the degree of user experience is enhanced.