Volkswagen Routan recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 772 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Routan (model years 2008–2014). The most reported problem area is electrical system (451 complaints), followed by engine (192 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 63 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 175 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 240 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 294 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (294), 2010 (240) and 2011 (175). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Routan model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 451 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine | 192 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 83 | 4 of 7 | |
| Steering | 76 | 4 of 7 | |
| Power train | 68 | 4 of 7 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V083000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2009 | 1,037 |
| 15V194000 | Apr 1, 2015 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2009–2010 | 20,676 |
| 14V396000 | Jul 1, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2009 | 18,526 |
| 14V055000 | Feb 11, 2014 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2009 | 130 |
| 12V147000 | Apr 5, 2012 | Suspension: rear | 2012 | 15 |
| 11V151000 | Mar 1, 2011 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2010 | 12,612 |
| 10V252000 | Jun 10, 2010 | Electrical system: wiring | 2009 | 15,902 |
| 09V244000 | Jul 1, 2009 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2009 | 18,500 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 16 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 47 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.