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Volkswagen R32: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeVolkswagen
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2004, 2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
20083.2 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
20043.2 L, 6 cyl6-speed manualFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (premium)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
20083.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive11.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
20043.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive12.4 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classCompact car, Subcompact car
Model years in EPA data2004, 2008
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement3.2 L
Cylinders6
Transmission typesAutomatic, Manual
DriveFour-wheel or all-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (premium)
Configurations listed2
Luggage volume (EPA)396–425 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,435–2,633 L

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2004, 2008

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling32004
Tyres32004
Transmission and drivetrain32004
Airbags22004
Seat belts22004
Electrical system22004
Body and structure22004
Seats12004
Lights12004
Fuel and propulsion12004

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004: 13 complaints, 1 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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