Volkswagen R32 Recalls

The Volkswagen R32 has been recalled 3 times across the 2004, 2008 model years. The most recent recall, from March 20, 2009, covers the tank assembly. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Lights
    267%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%

2008 Volkswagen R32 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 09V-093 · Mar 20, 2009 · 5,000 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2009. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

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 that disables the vertical aiming…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if…

2004 Volkswagen R32 recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 07V-063 · Feb 20, 2007 · 1,002,000 vehicles

On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch May malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through September 21, 2007.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen R32 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Volkswagen R32 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Volkswagen R32 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.