The Lemon IndexVolkswagen Routan recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009–2012 Volkswagen Routan, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 8
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model year 2009
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
1,037 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V083000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2009–2010
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
20,676 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V194000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2009
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
18,526 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V396000
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2014 · model year 2009
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
130 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V055000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2012 · model year 2012
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V147000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2011 · model year 2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2010.
12,612 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V151000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2010 · model year 2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009.
15,902 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V252000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2009 · model year 2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 18,500 MY 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE OWNER'S MANUAL WAS PRINTED WITHOUT THE…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Routan?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Routan have?
8 recall campaigns across model years 2009–2012, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 9.
Which Volkswagen Routan year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 6 campaigns. 2010: 2, 2012: 1.
What are most Volkswagen Routan recalls about?
Electrical: 4 of the 8 campaigns. Then suspension (2) and airbags (1).
What is the newest Volkswagen Routan recall?
Airbags, filed Feb 2016 (NHTSA 16V083000): In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
What is the biggest Volkswagen Routan recall?
NHTSA 15V194000 (electrical, Apr 2015) covers 20,676 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
How do I check if my Volkswagen Routan has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volkswagen Routan: problems and best years · All Volkswagen recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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