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Volkswagen Routan Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 70 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Routan. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Routan by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volkswagen Routan | 0 | 7 | |
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 1 | 63 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Routan: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Routan year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Routan model years with the most are the 2012 (63) and 2013 (7). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Routan have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Volkswagen Routan model years, 1 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (1) and 2013 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.