2010 Volkswagen Routan engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought this van just a few weeks ago. One day I was driving and all a sudden it lost power while in motion. This has happened 4xs so far. It could've resulted in the inability to stop my vehicle as the brakes are stiff after the power & engine stop working. It could've resulted in either I hit…”
filed Nov 12, 2024
“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and driven to her destination; however, after arriving at her destination she attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the vehicle remained running. The contact stated that she disconnected the battery to shut…”
filed Jul 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during…
VOS-26-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 27, 2026Fuel Additive
V0017132033846_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2025Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
V1917012022548_14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2025
Engine problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Routan | 21 | 33% |
| 2011 Routan | 48 | 27% |
| 2009 Routan | 78 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.