2008 Volkswagen R32 Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen R32, affecting fuel system and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Mar 20, 2009
- Owner complaints
- 115
All 2008 Volkswagen R32 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
- NHTSA 07V442000Sep 24, 2007Electrical System340,000 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Risk: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen R32, covering fuel system and electrical system.
- Are 2008 Volkswagen R32 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2008 Volkswagen R32?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 09V093000, reported Mar 20, 2009, concerning the fuel system.