2012 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 Routan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Volkswagen Routan has 63 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Routan model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (41 complaints, 65% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 63
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2012 Volkswagen Routan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System41 (65%)
- Engine22 (35%)
- Fuel System9 (14%)
- Brakes8 (13%)
- Steering8 (13%)
- Other7 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (11%)
- Airbags6 (10%)
- Structure & Body3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
2012 Volkswagen Routan recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V147000Apr 5, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 vehicles
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: 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.
2012 Volkswagen Routan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Routan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Volkswagen Routan a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Volkswagen Routan ranks #4 of 7 among Routan model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 63 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (41 complaints), engine (22 complaints), and fuel system (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 76,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, most recently reported 2012, covering suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
- EPA rates the 2012 Volkswagen Routan at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.