How common are fuel system complaints on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?

NHTSA lists 41 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Routan, making up 23% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest concentration among the years compared (2010, 2011, 2012).

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

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this issue on the 2011 Routan, even though several owners describe the same TIPM/fuel pump relay part being recalled on the Chrysler-built sibling vans.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2011 Routan?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 72,750 miles for fuel system issues on the 2011 Routan.

Did the 2011 Routan fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 4 injuries and 0 fires associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Routan.

2011 Volkswagen Routan Fuel System Problems

Owners filed 41 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 23% of that year's 175 total complaints — the highest share of any model year for this component. Failures center on the fuel pump relay inside the TIPM module, at a median 72,750 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this model year.

Fuel System complaints: 41; 23% of 175
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 72,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Engine cranks but fails to start, or starts briefly then dies within seconds, often traced to the fuel pump relay inside the TIPM module.
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving, including while idling before accelerating into traffic.
Hard, extended cranking is needed before the engine turns over, sometimes requiring the key to be cycled through on and start positions repeatedly.
Owners report the same TIPM/fuel pump relay part was recalled on the Chrysler-built version of this van (Town and Country/Caravan) but not on the Volkswagen Routan.
Intermittent electrical symptoms accompany the starting problems, such as wipers or air conditioning activating on their own before the no-start issue appears.
Fuel pump replacement sometimes temporarily resolves the symptom before the same stalling and no-start pattern returns.

When 2011 Volkswagen Routan fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2014, latest Sep 8, 2022.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Sep 2022; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Routan model year

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

20106 (3%)
201141 (23%)
20129 (14%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?: NHTSA lists 41 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Routan, making up 23% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest concentration among the years compared (2010, 2011, 2012).
Is there a recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan fuel system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this issue on the 2011 Routan, even though several owners describe the same TIPM/fuel pump relay part being recalled on the Chrysler-built sibling vans.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2011 Routan?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 72,750 miles for fuel system issues on the 2011 Routan.
Did the 2011 Routan fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 4 injuries and 0 fires associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Routan.