2013 Volkswagen Routan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,750 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10886240, filed 2016-07, 9,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11525585, filed 2023-06, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a…
- 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.
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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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