2007 Volkswagen R32 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R32 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen R32. That ranks 3rd out of 4 R32 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen R32 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 Volkswagen R32 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Repeatedly when driving the car will hesitate to shift gears. The car refuses to downshift until the very last possible moment. *tr
Other Volkswagen R32 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen R32?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen R32?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Volkswagen R32 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R32 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.