Model year
2013 Volkswagen Routan
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN (2). 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 2013 Volkswagen Routan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.