NHTSA Safety Recalls
Volkswagen Routan Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2009 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 3 model years (2009–2012) the Volkswagen Routan has 9 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 6; the cleanest is 2012 with 1.
- Model years
- 3
- Total recalls
- 9
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2009–2012
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 1 | |
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2 | |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan | 6 |
What gets recalled most on the Volkswagen Routan
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE1
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
- SUSPENSION:REAR1
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.