2009 Volkswagen Routan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 2% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been experiencing the engine dying suddenly while I am driving. There is no warning or engine lights. Everything turns off including the power steering. This is terrifying. I took my vehicle to the dealer, I have an extended warranty. After keeping it two days, they claim that nothing is wrong with the car. I tried to explain the danger involved in my car suddenly losing power but the dealer states there is nothing they can do about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10616453, filed 2014-07, 70,000 miles“I driving last month 47 MPH and my driving sliding door open and my 8 years girls was dear and she scare when the door open when I driving ,, and when I stop the door not want to close automatic..that scare me and my wife... …”
NHTSA complaint #10730842, filed 2015-06, 52,577 miles“Engine will not start. Happens on occasion but happened enough that I had two starters installed as well as a battery. What else could it be? Can turn the key and nothing happens. I can possibly sit there and turn the ignition 10+ times and still nothing. Thought it could be a bad spot in the new starter?? Cleaned battery posts often and now have treated the connections. Would like not to receive another call from lovely wife that the van would not start. Has to be something with a circuit staying open or something. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000831, filed 2017-06, 110,000 miles“10/7/12: entering onto road, began acceleration up to 20/25 MPH -then all power, controls dead. Lost power steering and coasted into parking lot. Shut car down, flooded/pumped accelerator pedal. Difficulty starting but worked, drove like normal, again. 10/14/12: turning from sidestreet, on to main street -going 20 MPH. Lost all power again-manually turned coasted car into left middle turning lane. Re-started, operated normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10481360, filed 2012-10, 57,000 miles“While driving at various speed the car suddenly shuts off and loses power steering. This has occurred 4 times now and is extremely dangerous. Car can only be restarted when at a complete stop and placed back in park.”
NHTSA complaint #10501019, filed 2013-03, 59,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240621Apr 23, 2021Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
- 10240619Apr 23, 20212009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
- 10125663Aug 18, 2017Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10128064Apr 3, 2015VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: Volkswagen announced a warranty extension program to cover the High Pressure Fuel Pump on 2009-2012 model year TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles
- 10128063Apr 3, 2015VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: This document announced a warranty Volkswagen extension program to cover the High Pressure Fuel Pump on 2009-2012 model year TDI Clean Diesel…
- 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10250695Jul 10, 2014Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
- 10239233Jul 10, 2014Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine…
- 10069597Feb 27, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
151 complaintsEngine
78 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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