Vehicle recall 11V151000 · March 1, 2011
2010 Volkswagen Routan
Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Volkswagen safety recall no. 28G1/U8.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 28G1/U8
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,612
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Routan (2010): 2010
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