Volkswagen · Routan · 2011
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2011 Volkswagen Routan has no recalls and 175 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: electrical system (47 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2011 Volkswagen Routan page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 47 reported complaints.
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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 times while driving. The car has to be restarted while driving. Could be...
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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 turn), dashboard not lighting up, rpm no longer rests below 1.5 - 2, car struggles...
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The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were ...
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Car has issues starting as if fuel pump isnt coming on... also vehicle shut down in middle of driving down highway would not restart
The vehicle is shutting off while driving.
While driving on a highway at 65 Mph, vehicle shut down, lost brakes, steering, and all power, had to coast to a stop, narrowly avoiding a collision. Upon exhaustive review, TIPM was faulty, causing starting issues, intermittent power loss, and fuel pump issues. As this van is ma...
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The van totally looses all power while driving. It happens multiple times per week. While driving the van dies, it takes about 3-5 seconds then the power comes back, we can then drive again. When it happens, sometimes the power doesn't come back on its own, we then have to put...
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My 2011 VW Routan completely lost power on the freeway while driving in heavy traffic. The steering completely locked up (not lost power steering), locked up and all components died while moving. It took two people to break the steering wheel loose so that the van could be pushed...
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Thé engine malfunction was observed and confirmed by the Mecanicien and the cause was from the manufacture. I'm willing to submit the car for any inspection. The car is still drivable, but I have to report it. I have been trying to call since longtime in vain. Thank
When driving for about 25 and then getting to a stop light. As I slow down and start to come to a stop the car shakes very roughly and turns right off. The first time this happened was 3 days after getting car from Carmax. It had not happened again until this week.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 175 total
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The 2011 Volkswagen Routan has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 175 owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan are electrical system (47 reports), electrical system,fuel/propulsion system (10 reports), electrical system,engine (10 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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