Does the 2004 Volkswagen R32 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Volkswagen R32 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Volkswagen R32?

13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Volkswagen R32 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Volkswagen R32. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volkswagen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2004 Volkswagen R32 recalls, newest first

March 29, 2007NHTSA 07E02300013,128 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 20, 2007NHTSA 07V0630001,002,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequence: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through September 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06V-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen R32 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system2
Engine and engine cooling2
Seat belts2
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems2
Air bags1

Other Volkswagen R32 years

Other 2004 Volkswagen models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen R32 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Volkswagen R32 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Volkswagen R32?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.