2011 Volkswagen Routan recalls and problems
No recalls and 175 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2011 Volkswagen Routan recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The brakes randomly stop working. At random times you go to brake and have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to start stopping. 2nd issue. The car dies and looses all power at intermittent times while driving. The car has to be restarted while driving. Could be driving 70 on a hwy or 30 on a residential…
loss of steering while driving, fluid loss multiple times since late september 2024(all while driving and no lights or warnings came on), 2 snapped serpentine belts, key ignition sticking(would not turn), dashboard not lighting up, rpm no longer rests below 1.5 - 2, car struggles to accelerate(especially uphill), car…
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken…
Car has issues starting as if fuel pump isnt coming on... also vehicle shut down in middle of driving down highway would not restart
The vehicle is shutting off while driving.
Routan model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 294 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 | 240 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 175 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2009 Routan has the most complaints (294). All Volkswagen Routan years →
Questions
- Does the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
- Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (111 complaints), followed by engine (48).
- How many 2011 Volkswagen Routan complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 175 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 17, 2025.