2004 Volkswagen R32 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Volkswagen R32, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Volkswagen R32
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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. Vehicles within the make,…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Volkswagen R32 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,222 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The outer seat bolster seam of the driver's seat which retains the side air bag has split along a length of approximately 18 inches. I am concerned that this will adversely affect the operation of the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2018 · Air bags
“VW wont replace a broken seat belt. I have extended warranty by fidelity and they wont fix it either. This is a safety issue and unacceptable. The passenger rear seatbelt is stuck in the extended posi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2013 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Volkswagen R32. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volkswagen R32 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen R32 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volkswagen R32 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 Volkswagen R32 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Volkswagen R32 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Volkswagen R32 | 2 | 115 |
Checking a specific 2004 Volkswagen R32
How do I know if my 2004 Volkswagen R32 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Volkswagen R32; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V063000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.