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Volkswagen Routan

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

783

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

743

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

47

Crashes

16

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Routan

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Operating state

563

Engine behavior

336

Starting behavior

193

Condition issue

130

Reporting mechanism

120

Powering on/off behavior

85

Steering behavior

79

Access/entry issue

76

Electrical issue

69

Vibration/harshness

69

Performance issue

65

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

59

Braking behavior

56

Noise

49

Lighting behavior

34

Driver assistance issue

33

Wiper/washer behavior

24

Fluid issue

22

Thermal issue

19

Safety restraint issue

18

Infotainment behavior

16

Safety restraint behavior

12

HVAC behavior

7

Recent change

7

Ride/handling behavior

7

Smell

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jan 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the turn signal and the speed control failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The failure was troubleshooted; however, the failure was not diagnosed. In addition, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was not diagnosed. The contact stated that…

2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Apr 7, 2025


The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was built by another manufacturer. The contact was then referred to another dealer. The contact was advised…

2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Feb 17, 2025


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 street. Either coast to the side of the road to restart... or quickly put the car in neutral and restart it while driving. Both of these have almost caused wrecks several…

2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jan 29, 2025


On 01/24/25 around 9pm I was leaving a friend house headed home. I took the i76 route home because it's faster. As I'm getting off on my exit, coming up on the first stop sign I start pressing down on the break pedal and all of a sudden the car engine shuts off and comes to a sudden seizure like halt. I put on my hazards lights instantly, put the car in park and proceeded to to start the car again. After like 10 failed start attempts. I decided to give it a rest and that's when I realized that…

2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jan 10, 2025


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 turns over and struggles to start, even though has newer battery. 1/9/25 driving to an appointment, upon reaching destination, a pop sound. No smell, no warnings came up on…

2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Nov 12, 2024


I bought this van just a few weeks ago. One day I was driving and all a sudden it lost power while in motion. This has happened 4xs so far. It could've resulted in the inability to stop my vehicle as the brakes are stiff after the power & engine stop working. It could've resulted in either I hit someone or someone could've hit me. My cousins husband had a town and country that did this & it was on a recall for the ignition switch failure. He's a mechanic. He has also stated what is going…

2012 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jul 8, 2024


1 injured

Driver steering wheel airbag deployed while parking van at work. Nothing was hit just went off causing burns and wrist pain and swelling. Wife stated that the front windshield wipers started turning on randomly while driving to work and then airbag blew while parking.

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jun 25, 2024


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck. In addition, the contact's vehicle crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The paramedics and the Police arrived on the scene. A Police report was filed, however thePolice report information was unavailable. The contact sustained…

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed Jun 23, 2024


Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall.

2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Filed May 7, 2024


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 to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 190,000.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.