Volkswagen R32 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 128 owner complaints for the Volkswagen R32 (model years 2004, 2006–2008). The most reported problem area is power train (85 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (21 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen R32 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 85 | 2 of 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 21 | 2 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 2 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2 of 4 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V093000 | Mar 20, 2009 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2008 | 5,000 |
| 07V442000 | Sep 24, 2007 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2008 | 340,000 |
| 07V063000 | Feb 20, 2007 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2004 | 1,002,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.