2014 Volkswagen Routan
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 293 |
| 2010 | 240 |
| 2011 | 175 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while reversing, there was an abnormal sound before the driver's side headrest deployed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-23
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Vw routans are known by the manufacturer to have the totally integrated power module or "Tipm" Fail causing the electrical system to shutdown. This failure is random and happens with no warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2014 Volkswagen Routan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Volkswagen Routan reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Routan have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.