2010 Volkswagen Routan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, and owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.…
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Switch (electrical system)
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from october 2009 through june 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,565 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and stabil”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Routan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Routan model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen Routan | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan | 6 | 294 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2 | 240 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Routan | 0 | 175 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan | 1 | 63 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Routan | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Routan | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2010 Volkswagen Routan
How do I know if my 2010 Volkswagen Routan has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2010 Volkswagen Routan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V151000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.