Model year
2012 Volkswagen Routan
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 63 complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39), ENGINE (21), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (8). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 294 complaints
- 2010 240 complaints
- 2011 175 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 7 complaints
- 2014 2 complaints
Recalls
12V147000 · Apr 5, 2012
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.164 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Volkswagen Routan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.