NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 | 42.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 28.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 28.6% |
| SEATS | 1 | 14.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SEATS | FRONT ASSEMBLY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 3 | 42.9% | 0.88 |
| electrical electronic | 1 | 14.3% | 1.00 |
| fire or overheating | 1 | 14.3% | 0.64 |
| loss of control | 1 | 14.3% | 0.91 |
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 14.3% | 0.99 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 4 | 57.1% | 0.78 |
| low | 3 | 42.9% | 0.62 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 7 tagged complaints of 7 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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410 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 165 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 88 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 47 |
| POWER TRAIN | 37 |
| ENGINE | 31 |
| STRUCTURE | 25 |
| VISIBILITY | 22 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 |
Date: 2026-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control
Date: 2026-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, C
Date: 2026-03-02. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
Date: 2026-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
Date: 2025-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
Date: 2024-10-07. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
Date: 2024-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Fluid requirements
Date: 2024-09-12. Type: Other. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Wind & Water Leak Checking
Date: 2024-01-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
Date: 2023-11-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ROUTAN | 7 |
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