There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Volkswagen Routan problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Volkswagen Routan complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 130,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. During the failure, no warning lights were illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Seats · at 100,000 miles · reported May 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the passengerâs side front headrest prematurely deployed without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Engine · reported Jun 25, 2019
The temperature gauge constantly moving to 220 thermostat water pump and sensor was changed with new antifreeze. Its still doing yhe same thing. I notived several people are having the same problem. It doesn't matter if I AM stationary or moving II will move.
Engine · at 80,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2018
Vehicle would shudder sometimes harshly under light throttle at 45-60mph and small hill or acceleration. Dealer diagnosed a left cylinder head failure and cylinder misfires. Vehicle has approximately 80,000 miles. Not included by VIN and falls just outside the manufacturing date, which resulted in a manufacturers extended warranty for similar failures. Requested assistance from vw due to the similarity of failure and close manufacturing date for the extended warranty. Vw did not offer assistance. Hard to believe a vehicle just produced outside an extended warranty window would have a similar…
Electrical System · at 9,500 miles · reported Jul 20, 2016
Engine won't start when brake pedal is depressed while van is parked in driveway, garage, at gas station, at sore parking lot; alarm horn sounds for no reason when van is parked; doors lock when exiting vehicle yet no lock/fob has been pressed locking both elderly parents inside van when temps. Were -5 degrees outside; engine only starts when remote start button on key fob is used, then the alarm horn sounds until van is turned off and restarted. The issue is clearly the t.I.p.m. Module which has been an issue on several chrysler-based products (Which this routan is.) vw has run diagnostic…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.
Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.