Volkswagen R32 owners have reported 7 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle overheat (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |
This is the second time I am bringing this to the dealer. While driving the engine dies and cant start it again. Had to get it towed to dealer in the middle of nowhere. Dealer asked what was wrong I said it felt as if the battery died and the engine just died. Read details...
I purchased the car in Nov 2006 and since then had numerous problems with the car, right form the start. Tire pressure light was on for 10 months, unable to fix, remote garage opener not working properly, remote control doesn't open the car, back door doesn't open at all, one of the studs Read details...
I have had several issues with some corrected but the hesitation of power and shifting issues with dsg continue to persist. Several times I have tried to accelerate and the car does not respond immediately, this has happened on the expressway several times. Read details...
Service bulletin # 004, NHTSA number 10011567, failure of engine coolant temperature sensor at 43,500 miles. Engine never warmed to operating temperature of 87 degrees, opened thermostat at 75 degrees. Read details...
Suddenly started hearing loud noise from the engine then it stopped. There were no warning lights. I pulled over and saw that the serpentine belt had shattered. Had the car towed to the dealer and they tell me the tensioner bearing failed and that caused the serpentine belt to fail. Read details...