2010 Volkswagen Routan Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (19% of reports).
- 150electrical system complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 28 of 150 complaints (19%)
- Win module: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Volkswagen Routan electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Routan | 1 | 50% | 48,000 |
| 2013 Routan | 2 | 29% | 69,750 |
| 2012 Routan | 39 | 62% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Routan | 111 | 63% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Routan | 150 | 63% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Routan | 151 | 51% | 73,500 |
| 2008 Routan | 1 | 33% | 58,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H1. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 11V151 and 14V396. Vehicles that previously received an ignition switch trim ring as a recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign. Vehicles that have already received a new ignition switch are not covered by this campaign.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from october 2009 through june 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: An engine shutting off suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the turn signal and the speed control failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to an…
The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring…
On 01/24/25 around 9pm I was leaving a friend house headed home. I took the i76 route home because it's faster. As I'm getting off on my exit, coming up on the first stop sign I start pressing down on the break pedal and all of a sudden the car engine shuts off and comes to a sudden seizure like…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Volkswagen Routans have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan (63% of the 240 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 28 of 150 complaints, followed by “win module” (9).
See all 2010 Volkswagen Routan problems or electrical system problems across all Routan years.