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2010 Volkswagen Routan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 240
Latest campaign: Apr 1, 2015

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Apr 1, 2015	15V194000 11V151000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 1, 2015Latest campaign


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
Mar 1, 201111V151000	Electrical system: ignition switch AN ENGINE SHUTTING OFF SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V151000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 11V151000 · Mar 1, 2011

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

Mar 1, 201111V151000

Electrical system: ignition switch

AN ENGINE SHUTTING OFF SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V151000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 11V151000 · Mar 1, 2011

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Owner complaints by component240

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

240Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

12Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	150	63	2	2	7
Engine	45	19	1	0	0
Service brakes	27	11	0	1	1
Steering	23	10	0	0	0
Power train	22	9	2	1	2
Unknown or other	18	8	0	0	0
Structure	11	5	0	1	4
Exterior lighting	9	4	0	1	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	4	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	6	3	0	0	0
Wheels	6	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	2	0	0	0
Air bags	4	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	0	0	0

10 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 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended.”
Filed 01/20/2026 · ODI 11712238
Electrical system
“The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled.”
Filed 04/07/2025 · ODI 11653263
Electrical system
“On 01/24/25 around 9pm I was leaving a friend house headed home. I took the i76 route home because it's faster.”
Filed 01/29/2025 · ODI 11639386

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2010 Volkswagen Routan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The most recent, 15V194000 (reported April 1, 2015), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Volkswagen Routan recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 150 complaints out of 240 filed with NHTSA (63%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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