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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Volkswagen Routan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 294
Latest campaign: Feb 11, 2016

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	Apr 1, 2015	15V194000 14V396000 10V252000
Air bags	1	Feb 11, 2016	16V083000
Suspension	1	Feb 11, 2014	14V055000
Equipment	1	Jul 1, 2009	09V244000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 11, 2016Latest campaign


Feb 11, 201616V083000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V083000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. Risk If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Campaign NHTSA 16V083000 · Feb 11, 2016
Apr 1, 201515V194000	Electrical system: ignition switch 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V194000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V194000 · Apr 1, 2015
Jul 1, 201414V396000	Electrical system: ignition 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V396000 What's wrong 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. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles. 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. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will modify the ignition switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1- 800-822-8987. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 29, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28G1/U8. Note: This campaign is an expansion of NHTSA Recall No. 11V-151. Campaign NHTSA 14V396000 · Jul 1, 2014
Feb 11, 201414V055000	Suspension: rear axle Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V055000 What's wrong Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure. Risk Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3. Campaign NHTSA 14V055000 · Feb 11, 2014
Jun 10, 201010V252000	Electrical system: wiring THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED LATCH AND A FIRE WITHIN THE REAR SLIDING DOOR COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V252000 What's wrong VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION. CONTACT WITH A 12V POWER FEED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HARNESS MAY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE LATCH MECHANISM LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR. Risk THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED LATCH AND A FIRE WITHIN THE REAR SLIDING DOOR COULD OCCUR. Remedy VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSPECT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK WIRE ASSEMBLY AND THE SLIDING DOOR POWER DRIVE UNIT WIRE ASSEMBLY FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR/REPLACE AS NECESSARY, TIE STRAP THE TWO HARNESSES TOGETHER AND ROUTE THE HARNESSES UNDER THE SLIDING DOOR WEATHER STRIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. Campaign NHTSA 10V252000 · Jun 10, 2010
Jul 1, 200909V244000	Equipment: other owners/service/other manual ANY SUCH OBJECTS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INFLATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V244000 What's wrong VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 18,500 MY 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE OWNER'S MANUAL WAS PRINTED WITHOUT THE FMVSS NO. 208 REQUIRED INFORMATION EXPLAINING THAT NO OBJECTS SHOULD BE PLACED OVER THE OR NEAR THE AIR BAG ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. Risk ANY SUCH OBJECTS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INFLATE. Remedy DEALERS WILL SEND AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED AIR BAG INFORMATION FOR OWNER INSTALLATION OR DEALERS WILL INSTALL IN THE EVENT THE OWNER PREFERS ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. Campaign NHTSA 09V244000 · Jul 1, 2009

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component294

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294Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

12Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	151	51	0	3	5
Engine	78	27	0	0	0
Service brakes	55	19	1	0	1
Steering	34	12	1	1	0
Power train	20	7	2	0	3
Structure	18	6	0	0	4
Unknown or other	15	5	0	0	4
Hydraulic	15	5	0	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	12	4	0	0	0
Wheels	12	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	3	0	0	0
Air bags	7	2	2	0	1
Tires	7	2	0	0	0
Seats	6	2	0	0	4
Latches/locks/linkages	6	2	0	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available.”
Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759820
Air bags
“The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.”
Filed 06/25/2024 · ODI 11596563
Electrical system
“Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall.”
Filed 06/23/2024 · ODI 11595982

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2009 Volkswagen Routan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Routan have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The most recent, 16V083000 (reported February 11, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2009 Volkswagen Routan recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), suspension (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Volkswagen Routan?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 151 complaints out of 294 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Volkswagen Routan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive

Electrical system: ignition switch

Electrical system: ignition

Suspension: rear axle

Electrical system: wiring

Equipment: other owners/service/other manual