Does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Volkswagen Routan recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

63 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Volkswagen Routan recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Volkswagen Routan. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volkswagen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2012 Volkswagen Routan recalls, newest first

April 5, 2012NHTSA 12V14700015 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 routan vehicles, manufactured from November 15, 2011, through November 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.
Consequence: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen Routan with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system39
Engine21
Fuel/propulsion system8
Steering8
Power train7

Other Volkswagen Routan years

Other 2012 Volkswagen models

Most recalled 2012 vehicles

2012 Blue Bird All American (30 recalls)
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2012 Freightliner Cascadia (19 recalls)
2012 Blue Bird Vision (19 recalls)

All of 2012’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Volkswagen Routan recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?: 63 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.