There have been 3 safety recalls for the Volkswagen R32. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen R32.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volkswagen R32 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Volkswagen GTI, 2007 Volkswagen GTI, 2008 Volkswagen GTI, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006 Volkswagen R32, 2007 Volkswagen R32, 2008 Volkswagen R32, 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2004 Volkswagen Golf, 2005 Volkswagen Golf, 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1999 Volkswagen GTI, 2000 Volkswagen GTI, 2001 Volkswagen GTI, 2002 Volkswagen GTI, 2003 Volkswagen GTI, 2004 Volkswagen GTI, 2005 Volkswagen GTI, 2006 Volkswagen GTI, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 Volkswagen Passat, 2004 Volkswagen Passat, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2004 Volkswagen R32 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 20, 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 5,000 |
| Sep. 24, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 340,000 |
| Feb. 20, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1,002,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen R32 | 2 |
| 2007 Volkswagen R32 | 1 |
| 2006 Volkswagen R32 | 1 |
| 2004 Volkswagen R32 | 1 |