Repeatedly when driving the car will hesitate to shift gears. The car refuses to downshift until the very last possible moment.
The worst 2007 Volkswagen R32 problems
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- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 07V442000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Volkswagen R32 52
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
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- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
What 2007 Volkswagen R32 owners say
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Is the 2007 Volkswagen R32 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Volkswagen R32, fewer than a typical R32 model year.
What is the 2007 Volkswagen R32 year score?
The 2007 Volkswagen R32 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volkswagen R32: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Volkswagen R32?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen R32 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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