Body and structurePart report
2012 Volkswagen Routan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- 10180111Sep 15, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10120088Apr 12, 2017Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10095564Jun 7, 2016To update claim processing statement.
- 10236445Feb 2, 2016Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243015Nov 17, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan
Electrical system
39 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
39 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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