How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?

NHTSA lists 111 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Routan, which is 63% of all 175 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Routan is 71,000 miles.

Are the electrical failures dangerous?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 Routan includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

How does the 2011 Routan compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 model's 63% share matches 2010 and is close to 2012's 65%, while 2013 and 2014 had far fewer complaints and lower or mixed shares.

2011 Volkswagen Routan Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 111 of 175 total complaints (63%) on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, the largest problem area for the year. Owners report stalling, loss of power, and a fire linked to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), with a median failure mileage of 71,000. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Electrical System complaints: 111; 63% of 175
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 71,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses all power while driving, sometimes at highway speed, often tied to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
Engine cuts off unexpectedly at low speed or while shifting into reverse, then is hesitant to restart.
Ignition switch fails to start the vehicle on the first or second attempt despite a healthy battery.
Sliding side doors have opened on their own while the vehicle was moving, traced to a failed door motor that recurred after repair.
One owner reported sparks and dense smoke from under the driver's seat shortly after parking, linked to the heated seat wiring.

When 2011 Volkswagen Routan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2013, latest Jan 10, 2025.

111 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2016 Q3 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Routan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010151 (63%)
2011111 (63%)
201241 (65%)
20132 (29%)
20141 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?: NHTSA lists 111 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Routan, which is 63% of all 175 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Routan is 71,000 miles.
Are the electrical failures dangerous?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 Routan includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
How does the 2011 Routan compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 model's 63% share matches 2010 and is close to 2012's 65%, while 2013 and 2014 had far fewer complaints and lower or mixed shares.