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US recalls (1)
Suspension: rear
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (63)
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volkswagen Routan (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 63).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 39 | |
| Engine | 21 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 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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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.