Vehicle recall 09V093000 · March 20, 2009
2008 Volkswagen R32
When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 experience performance issues (i.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. 20P6/S2.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V093000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2009
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20P6/S2
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen R32 (2008): 2008
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