2008 Volkswagen R32 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 22% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 3 R32 model years. Median mileage at failure: 7,324 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 25
- 22% of 115 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 115
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 7,324 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Volkswagen R32 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2008, latest Apr 3, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen R32
- NHTSA 09V093000Mar 20, 2009Fuel System5,000 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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, saturating the carbon canister. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (i.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
Fuel System complaints by R32 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20060 (0%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 200825 (22%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 7,324 miles.
- Which Volkswagen R32 year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has the most fuel system complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2008.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Volkswagen R32?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen R32 concerns the fuel system: 09V093000.