3
recalls
The Volkswagen R32 has 3 recalls covering 1.35 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2008: 2
Units affected
1.35M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volkswagen R32, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train86
- Fuel system, gasoline21
- Electrical system8
- Exterior lighting7
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Tires4
- Complaints
- 129
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen R32 by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 1.34M units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,000 units
Volkswagen R32 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | Volkswagen R32 (2008): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 09V093000 | Fire | 5,000 |
| Sep 24, 2007 | Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, R32, Rabbit (2005-2008): Exterior lightingNo. 07V442000 | Crash risk | 340,000 |
| Feb 20, 2007 | Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, GTI, Jetta and 2 more (1999-2007): Exterior lightingNo. 07V063000 | Crash risk | 1,002,000 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2008 Volkswagen R32 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2008 Volkswagen R32. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen R32 have?
3 recalls cover the Volkswagen R32, for 1.35 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen R32?
Power train: named in 86 of the 129 safety complaints about the Volkswagen R32, then fuel system, gasoline (21). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.