2011 Volkswagen Routan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, and owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,670 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 36 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The brakes randomly stop working. At random times you go to brake and have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to start stopping. 2nd issue. The car dies and looses all power at intermittent ti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 17, 2025 · Service brakes
“loss of steering while driving, fluid loss multiple times since late september 2024(all while driving and no lights or warnings came on), 2 snapped serpentine belts, key ignition sticking(would not tu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 10, 2025 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 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 2011 Volkswagen Routan
How do I know if my 2011 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.
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.
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.