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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Owner complaints (175)
Owners filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volkswagen Routan (4 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 63).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 111 | |
| Engine | 48 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | |
| Power train | 19 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Service brakes | 15 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 12 | |
| Steering | 11 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Volkswagen Routan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.