2008 Volkswagen R32 fuel system problems
25 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2008 Volkswagen R32, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 7,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My brand-new 08 VW makes severe hiccups on moderate acceleration when the outside temperature is above about 95 f. (sudden loss of power and come back up in short period of time.)have starting problem after the symptom, sometimes smell of gas from outside rear. The problem does not leave any error codes on computer, therefore dealers cannot fix or replicate problem. (usually takes about 30 min constant drive in the hot weather to have the symptom.) had numerous visit to a VW dealer but no fix.
Fuel leak causes the car to lose fuel. The fuel leaks out externally. The car will sometimes jerk and stall or lose power.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Volkswagen R32
- Transmission 66 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004