2006 Volkswagen R32

Recalls

1 recall names the 2006 Volkswagen R32. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Headlights

  Sep 24, 2007NHTSA 07V442000340,000 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  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.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10159814Campaign 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, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159016Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10159014Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10158529Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158514Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10157732Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10157460Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10156127Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10155839Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10144652This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 1013334417 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
• 10130748Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10128379explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128084Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
• 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10127969Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10127681Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10126899Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126871Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Update model year applicability.
• 10126861Update to model year applicability.
• 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126783Update model and model year applicability.
• 10125626Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 10124367Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10121158Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10121123Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
• 10120284Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10107643This bulletin was updated to include additional model year applicability (jetta sportwagen).
• 10052040Volkswagen: it IS a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition IS switched off.
• 10050944Volkswagen: no terminal 15 power, fault 02403-012. Terminal 15 relay activation can be checked in measured value blocks for module that controls relay, and J519 vehicle electrical system control module. Measured value block number varies between vehicles. All 2006 models except routan.
• 10050079Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10043602Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance.
• 10041250Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.

Every Volkswagen R32 model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.