Is the 2012 Volkswagen Routan's electrical system a common complaint?

Yes. NHTSA lists 41 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Routan, which is 65% of all 63 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Routan's electrical problems?

NHTSA data provided here shows no related recall listed for the electrical system issue, even though several owners mention TIPM-type problems.

At what mileage do 2012 Routan electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 10,300 miles.

Did the 2012 Routan's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported in connection with these electrical complaints.

How does 2012 compare to other Routan years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 Routan's electrical share of 65% is similar to 2010 (63%) and 2011 (63%), while 2013 and 2014 saw far fewer complaints in raw numbers.

2012 Volkswagen Routan Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 41 electrical complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, 65% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 41; 65% of 63
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses all power while driving, killing steering, brakes, and the engine simultaneously, sometimes at highway speed.
Instrument panel or gauges go dark mid-drive, then return to normal after the engine is shut off and restarted.
Van fails to start or stalls repeatedly after starting, requiring numerous attempts, with some owners linking the issue to the TIPM (module) or fuel relay.
Engine cranks but will not start while parked, or starts then immediately stalls as RPMs drop to idle.
Owners report intermittent battery drain and starting failures that recur even after replacing parts like the wiring harness, starter, or transmission range sensor.

When 2012 Volkswagen Routan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2013, latest Mar 22, 2024.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Mar 2024; peak Jan 2019 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 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.

20081 (33%)
2009153 (52%)
2010151 (63%)
2011111 (63%)
201241 (65%)
20132 (29%)
20141 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Routan's electrical system a common complaint?: Yes. NHTSA lists 41 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Routan, which is 65% of all 63 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Routan's electrical problems?: NHTSA data provided here shows no related recall listed for the electrical system issue, even though several owners mention TIPM-type problems.
At what mileage do 2012 Routan electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 10,300 miles.
Did the 2012 Routan's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported in connection with these electrical complaints.
How does 2012 compare to other Routan years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 Routan's electrical share of 65% is similar to 2010 (63%) and 2011 (63%), while 2013 and 2014 saw far fewer complaints in raw numbers.