Model year guide

2008 Volkswagen R32

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Volkswagen R32 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2008 Volkswagen R32 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Volkswagen R32 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$11,511

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Volkswagen R32 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #09V093000 · manufacturer #20P6/S2 · 20/03/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES. WHEN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE MAY NOT REMAIN FULLY CLOSED. IF THIS HAPPENS, LIQUID FUEL MAY ENTER THE FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM AND MIGRATE INTO THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, SATURATING THE CARBON CANISTER. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIE…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #07V442000 · manufacturer #Q8 · 24/09/2007

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.

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. OWNER…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Volkswagen R32 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2008 Volkswagen R32 worth?

Low
$7,850
Typical price
$11,511
High
$13,500

From 14 comparable 2008 Volkswagen R32 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Volkswagen R32 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Volkswagen R32 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl 250 hp

2008 Volkswagen R32 vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen R32 model years

2004

2008 Volkswagen R32 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen R32. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 get?

The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2008 Volkswagen R32 worth?

Comparable 2008 Volkswagen R32 listings run roughly $7,850–$13,500, typically around $11,511 (from 14 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.