2012 Volkswagen Routan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan; the most frequently affected component is suspension — rear. Owners filed 63 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints63

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — RearCampaign 12V147000 · 05 Apr 2012

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system26 · 65%

Engine17 · 42%

Air bags6 · 15%

Power train5 · 12%

Steering5 · 12%

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Service brakes3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20188

201912

20208

20215

20223

20232

20242

From owner complaints

My 2012 volkswagen routan has only 87k miles and the car will crank but will not start, and or while driving the car's idle becomes rough and drops to the point of shutting off while driving. My wife drives this car with my daughter and if this car shuts off while driving it can cause accidents and bodily harm to…
Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The transmission on our 2012 VW Routan has completely failed. The car will not go into gear and left my wife in a position where she was stranded in traffic. We are the original owners of this vehicle and have followed the recommended maintenance schedule. The engine in this vehicle is a Chrysler Pentastar V6. (The…
Power train · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Electrical system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

My car began to lose lights, fuel, speaker capabilities, and starting ability. Once was on the highway, and twice in my driveway. Aaa came and replaced the battery after jumping the original battery was not effective, which did nothing. It was towed to the volkswagen dealership. They were unable to find out what was…
Electrical system · Apr 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2012 Volkswagen lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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