2012 Volkswagen Routan electrical system problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Volkswagen Routan — 62% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle is shutting off while driving. It randomly shuts off and I see there are other recalls associated with this issue for a different year but same vehicle/model. I am being quoted well over $2,000 in repairs. This vehicle only has 130,000 miles on it.”
filed Mar 22, 2024
“At first it starts off the vehicle will just shut off while you are driving which is very dangerous I have read many people complaining about this it needs to be recalled then the brakes go and then the transmission seal I have done all the maintenance up keep on my vehicle there is no reason for…”
filed Dec 17, 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 multiple test plans: All basic settings test…
VOS-26-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026This 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 a test that is not reading any information…
VOS-26-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 6, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Routan | 111 | 63% |
| 2010 Routan | 150 | 63% |
| 2009 Routan | 150 | 51% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.