Volkswagen Routan recalls

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

16V083000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.Air bagsFree replacement1,037unitsFeb 201615V194000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.ElectricalFree replacement21KunitsApr 201514V396000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.ElectricalFree repair19KunitsJul 201414V055000 · Freedom Motors, Inc.Suspension recallOver time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.Steering & suspensionFree replacement130unitsFeb 201412V147000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncSuspension recallSome vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.Steering & suspensionFree replacement15unitsApr 201211V151000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncElectrical System recallSome vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the…ElectricalFree replacement13KunitsMar 201110V252000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncElectrical System recallThese vehicles may have been built with an improper routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door…ElectricalFree replacement16KunitsJun 2010