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2004–2008 · 5 model years

Volkswagen R32 recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2008115 complaints
Most recalls20082 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002004: 13 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 115 complaints, 2 recalls20042005200620072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 R32—20 mpg21150000
2007 R32——110000
2006 R32——100000
2005 R32——100000
2004 R32—19 mpg2131100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train87
  • Fuel system, gasoline21
  • Electrical system8
  • Exterior lighting7
  • Engine and engine cooling6
  • Tires4
  • Fuel/propulsion system4
  • Air bags3