CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Volkswagen Routan has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (111 reports).
2011 Volkswagen Routan recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Most common 2011 Volkswagen Routan problems
Problem areas named in the 175 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 111 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
What owners report
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 the car in neutral and restart it while driving. Both of these have almost caused wrecks several times. Unknown own causes to both as they happen at random and different times.
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 to an appointment, upon reaching destination, a pop sound. No smell, no warnings came up on dashboard. Upon leaving, saw fluid leak, headed straight to dealership, at which a massive amount of fluid began pouring out of vehicle..in exact same area as original issue from 8/31/24.
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Car has issues starting as if fuel pump isnt coming on... also vehicle shut down in middle of driving down highway would not restart
The vehicle is shutting off while driving.
2011 Volkswagen Routan questions
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
Based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (111), Engine (48), Fuel/Propulsion System (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Volkswagen Routan has been fixed?
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