There have been 8 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Routan. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Routan.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (vw) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 2010 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Volkswagen group of America, inc.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, 2009 Chrysler Town And Country, 2010 Chrysler Town And Country, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Freedom motors inc. , (freedom motors) of savaria vehicle group (formerly the liberty motor company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge grand caravan and Chrysler town & country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by the liberty motor ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 routan vehicles, manufactured from November 15, 2011, through November 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine shutting off suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from October 2009 through June 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in an overheated latch and a fire within the rear sliding door could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volkswagen Routan |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 routan vehicles manufactured from June 2008 through July 2009. These vehicles may have been built with an improper routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 11, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal | 1,037 |
| Apr. 1, 2015 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 20,676 |
| Jul. 1, 2014 | Electrical System:ignition | 18,526 |
| Feb. 11, 2014 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 130 |
| Apr. 5, 2012 | Suspension:rear | 15 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 12,612 |
| Jun. 10, 2010 | Electrical System:wiring | 15,902 |
| Jul. 1, 2009 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 18,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 1 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan | 6 |