https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Routan. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:22:37 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2168219 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 additio https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2080993 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 buil https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2066515 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 t https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2066516 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 t https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2066517 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 t https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2060806 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2054763 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2054764 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2054765 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2039479 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2039480 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2039481 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2005704 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2002509 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 Poli https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-2001804 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1989779 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 manuf https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1977448 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is shutting off while driving. It randomly shuts off and I see there are other recalls associated with this issue for a different year but same vehicle/model. I am being quoted well over $2,000 in repairs. This vehicle only has 130,000 miles on it. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1966652 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Battery failure due to parasitic draw from Ignition IOD fuse ( J13fuse) reads 0.9 draw and M11 fuse ( hvac system) reads 0.6 draw. First occurrence 2/10/24 and second occurrence 2/11/24. Informed auto repair shop on 2/12/24 and goes in for diagnostic 2/15/24. Abs control module failure( intermittent ) Egr valve replacement (8/9/24 due to overheating but no warning lights due to overheating was di https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1966653 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Battery failure due to parasitic draw from Ignition IOD fuse ( J13fuse) reads 0.9 draw and M11 fuse ( hvac system) reads 0.6 draw. First occurrence 2/10/24 and second occurrence 2/11/24. Informed auto repair shop on 2/12/24 and goes in for diagnostic 2/15/24. Abs control module failure( intermittent ) Egr valve replacement (8/9/24 due to overheating but no warning lights due to overheating was di https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1966654 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Battery failure due to parasitic draw from Ignition IOD fuse ( J13fuse) reads 0.9 draw and M11 fuse ( hvac system) reads 0.6 draw. First occurrence 2/10/24 and second occurrence 2/11/24. Informed auto repair shop on 2/12/24 and goes in for diagnostic 2/15/24. Abs control module failure( intermittent ) Egr valve replacement (8/9/24 due to overheating but no warning lights due to overheating was di https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1950943 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT At first it starts off the vehicle will just shut off while you are driving which is very dangerous I have read many people complaining about this it needs to be recalled then the brakes go and then the transmission seal I have done all the maintenance up keep on my vehicle there is no reason for the vehicle did you shut off the way it keeps shutting off and dying for no reason the battery keeps d https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1950944 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT At first it starts off the vehicle will just shut off while you are driving which is very dangerous I have read many people complaining about this it needs to be recalled then the brakes go and then the transmission seal I have done all the maintenance up keep on my vehicle there is no reason for the vehicle did you shut off the way it keeps shutting off and dying for no reason the battery keeps d https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1933914 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT All electrical gauges randomly go on and off, there is a continuous beeping to go along with it, the windshield wipers will go on and off. It seems to happen more in the summer or if it’s raining. It will occasionally stall while doing this, especially in a stationary position (like at a drive through). https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1933915 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT All electrical gauges randomly go on and off, there is a continuous beeping to go along with it, the windshield wipers will go on and off. It seems to happen more in the summer or if it’s raining. It will occasionally stall while doing this, especially in a stationary position (like at a drive through). https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1933916 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT All electrical gauges randomly go on and off, there is a continuous beeping to go along with it, the windshield wipers will go on and off. It seems to happen more in the summer or if it’s raining. It will occasionally stall while doing this, especially in a stationary position (like at a drive through). https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1914611 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ig https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1909477 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and driven to her destination; however, after arriving at her destination she attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the vehicle remained running. The contact stated that she disconnected the battery to shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1904140 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA Recall 14v396 is probably the best correction to this issue. My van has shut off mid-driving while my children are in the car with me. It is so dangerous in the road. I can't move the steering wheel. Mechanics can't seem to diagnose the problem because the van doesn't give any computer codes when it would shut down. There are similar complaints and I wonder how Volkswagen knows of this issu https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1904141 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA Recall 14v396 is probably the best correction to this issue. My van has shut off mid-driving while my children are in the car with me. It is so dangerous in the road. I can't move the steering wheel. Mechanics can't seem to diagnose the problem because the van doesn't give any computer codes when it would shut down. There are similar complaints and I wonder how Volkswagen knows of this issu https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-routan#complaint-1904142 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA Recall 14v396 is probably the best correction to this issue. My van has shut off mid-driving while my children are in the car with me. It is so dangerous in the road. I can't move the steering wheel. Mechanics can't seem to diagnose the problem because the van doesn't give any computer codes when it would shut down. There are similar complaints and I wonder how Volkswagen knows of this issu