This page covers 1 recall, 63 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
For the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, the dominant complaint theme centers on electrical and engine behavior. Electrical system complaints are the most common, with owners describing wipers activating on their own, unexpected warning lights, and, in at least one report, an airbag deploying without any collision. Engine complaints focus heavily on unexpected stalling: owners describe the van shutting off without warning at a range of speeds, including highway driving, with no fault codes stored for mechanics to diagnose. When the engine cuts out, owners note the power steering and brakes go dead along with it. The fuel and propulsion system rounds out the top three reported areas, though at lower volume. The stalling pattern appears to be the most consistent thread across multiple complaints, with owners noting the problem recurs and resists diagnosis because the vehicle doesn't log codes when it happens.
63
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The right rear hub and bearing assembly may not have been fully machined, which could cause it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
