2012 Toyota Sienna vs 2012 Volkswagen Routan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 372 | 506 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 63,354 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Sienna | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 | 6 |
| Structure | 72 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 39 |
| Engine | 9 | 21 |
| Power Train | 17 | 7 |
| Steering | 15 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2012 Toyota Sienna
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.