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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen R32 (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 13).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Volkswagen R32.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Volkswagen R32 2-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Volkswagen R32 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| R32 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.