CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Volkswagen Routan has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (39 reports).
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63Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2012 Volkswagen Routan recalls
Most common 2012 Volkswagen Routan problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
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.
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.
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 dying by the next morning when nothing is left on in the vehicle it has caused me a great deal of grief and it is very scary when you have children in the car and your vehicle just shuts off on the freeway when everything is electric guess what no breaks
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 issue and has failed to inform the owners of these vehicles. Chrysler had a similar issue and did a recall. I hope Volkswagen would acknowledge this issue.
Several times in the last month the car has stopped running without warning. It just shuts off. This has happened in our subdivision travelling at 20mph and most recently on the highway travelling 65mph. The power steering, brakes, everything go dead when the car just turns off and this could cause a serious accident.
2012 Volkswagen Routan questions
Does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan: Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (39), Engine (21), Steering (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Volkswagen Routan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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