2008 Volkswagen R32 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Volkswagen R32, and owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system,…
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.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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 screw.
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…
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,357 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 71 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle started to develop a crank no start and intermittent stumble when idling at a light shortly after starting. I chalked it up to a possible fueling issue since I had lean codes. I replaced th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 3, 2024 · Electrical system
“I exited from a driveway at a riteaid to get to the light across the street, i have about 3/4 tank of gas and the odometer reads 175 miles, when i get to the my next destination, a drive thru, the fue”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen R32. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
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 2008 Volkswagen R32
How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Volkswagen R32; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 07V442000).
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.
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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.