The Used Car Index

2006 Volkswagen R32 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2006 Volkswagen R32. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-10.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN R32.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
340,000
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
50

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

07V442000

Date: 2007-09-24. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

50 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
EQUIPMENT15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9
ENGINE3
AIR BAGS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
STRUCTURE2
VISIBILITY2

10159814

Date: 2019-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 20

10159010

Date: 2019-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

10159014

Date: 2019-03-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

10159016

Date: 2019-03-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

10158514

Date: 2019-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document

10158529

Date: 2019-02-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

10144652

Date: 2018-06-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.

10133344

Date: 2017-07-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

10155644

Date: 2017-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

10157383

Date: 2017-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
R320

Same model, other years

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Other Volkswagen models, 2006

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