repaired · 2016 Q3
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems…
2010 Volkswagen RoutanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 240 owner complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-194 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volkswagen Routan has problems
240 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
150Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
45Engine1 crash/fire/injury
23Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
23Steering
22Power train3 crash/fire/injury
11Structure
9Exterior lighting
9Electronic stability control (ESC)
6Vehicle speed control
4214 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 150 | 6 |
| Engine | 45 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 23 | 1 |
| Steering | 23 | 0 |
| Power train | 22 | 3 |
| Structure | 11 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 42 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Volkswagen Routan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. AN ENGINE SHUTTING OFF SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 119 electrical system complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
21under 30k miles80under 100k miles39100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Routan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Routan median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Volkswagen Routan safety ratings
2010 Volkswagen Routan w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Routan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 the turn signal and the speed control failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to an…
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 stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring…
On 01/24/25 around 9pm I was leaving a friend house headed home. I took the i76 route home because it's faster. As I'm getting off on my exit, coming up on the first stop sign I start pressing down on the break pedal and all of a sudden the car engine shuts off and comes to a sudden seizure like…
Own a 2010 Routan?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.