2011 Volkswagen Routan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 111about this part
- Share
- 63%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 111 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 63% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2011 Volkswagen Routan minivan and the ignition switch stops working I know there are a few recalls for this on the 2009 and 2010 years I call vw corporation and they said they can't help me just because there's no recalls on my vehicle the part they used in the previous years is the same that is damage in my vehicle so I don't think is fair and I would like to get some help for this thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11375679, filed 2020-11, 55,000 miles“My check engine light came on so I had the code checked it indicated that o2 sensors needed replaced then the code indicated a cylinder 4 misfire? Ihave replaced the ignition coil pack, checked cylinder compression, changed spark plugs and fuel injector and I still have the po304 code engine misfire cylinder #4??? I am so frustrated what else could I be missing to clear this code issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11221448, filed 2019-06, 52,000 miles“Van occasionally does not start. Have to let it sit and attempt over and over. Seems to be getting worse, but all major components that help the vehicle start are fine, I believe has something to do with the electrical system. Worried it's going to leave my wife and kids stranded somewhere. Feeling upsafe. Heard there has been some recalls for the chrysler version of this van, why not vw?”
NHTSA complaint #11032319, filed 2017-10, 100,000 miles“My 2011 ve toutan minivan will randomly cut off while I'm driving down the road. There are times when it will not start at all. Vw routans are known for having ignition and tipm issues but vw will not take responsibility and fix the issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11328804, filed 2020-06, 140,000 miles“I was driving along a highway with my wife and children when all the power in my vehicle shutoff. I lost power to the engine, power steering, and power braking. I was able to get the vehicle over to the side of the road without incident. Since then I have had several electrical issues and the Volkswagen dealership has attributed it to a failed totally integrated power module (tipm).”
NHTSA complaint #10702747, filed 2015-03, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218611Aug 22, 2022Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- 10211926May 12, 2022Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- 10204722Dec 15, 2021This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- 10203476Nov 8, 2021Update to model year applicability.
- 10174571Apr 30, 2020Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
- 10169135Dec 5, 2019Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- 10163508Jul 26, 2019Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10158529Feb 19, 2019Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10157345Feb 15, 2019Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan
48 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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