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2007 Volkswagen R32 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2007 Volkswagen R32 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other R32 years?

R32 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted128 complaints2004: 23 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 128 complaints
R32 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Volkswagen R32 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2007 Volkswagen R32 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V442000LightingSeptember 24, 2007 · 340,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REPEATEDLY WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WILL HESITATE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CAR REFUSES TO DOWNSHIFT UNTIL THE VERY LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 20, 2009

2007 Volkswagen R32 — common questions

Is the 2007 Volkswagen R32 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Volkswagen R32 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Volkswagen R32. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volkswagen R32 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the R32 years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest record among R32 years belongs to 2006.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.