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2010 Volkswagen Routan Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 240 total for the year
Median mileage
87,576miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, 2% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,576 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.

“The key slips out of the on position and the electronic system does not engage. I thought my vehicle was part of the recall issued by vw in 2015 (part 573 safety recall), but when I took it to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired, I was informed that this recall is VIN specific and my VIN was not a part of the recall and therefore the repair would not be covered by vw. I called vw and they told me the same thing, even though it is the exact same problem that is listed in the recall and the part that needs to be replaced is the win module. I need help!”

NHTSA complaint #10936266, filed 2016-12, 77,000 miles

“The contacts husband owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the air bag safety light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed with the air bag and air bag clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,153.”

NHTSA complaint #11513218, filed 2023-03, 98,153 miles

“The TIPM is failing which is a common issue with the vehicle make/model. My particular vehicle was not covered under any recalls, however, I have the same tell tale TIPM failure issues as all of the cars that were part of the recall. My lights intermittently work which causes a safety hazard. They will either not turn at all, will turn on and start flashing, or will appear to be working as normal until I'm driving and then they will flash off intermittently. This puts anyone in my car as well as oncoming traffic at risk when my lights malfunction at night. …”

NHTSA complaint #11417971, filed 2021-05

“It turns on all the lights on the dashboard saying it needs auto assist service there is no problem with it the dealer cannot take care of it because they don't take care of Volkswagen Routan no more”

NHTSA complaint #11289194, filed 2019-12

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012610%
201163%
201042%
200972%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

Electrical system
150 complaints
Engine
45 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology