2008 Volkswagen Routan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (1) · Child Seat (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Volkswagen Routan model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (114)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2023-04-24 · V171901201285560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Electrical System:software 2021-12-15 · A002155201173212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 2021-04-23 · CustomerLetterB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty extension for intake manifold & fuel injectors certain 2008-2011
Engine 2019-07-16 · V171901_2012855 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil quality standards. also includes all models for 1997-2003. also rabbit from 2006-2009.
Equipment 2019-03-27 · SM 33-2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Equipment 2019-03-22 · TT 91 19 01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
alternative method for radio code retrieval.
Showing the 6 most recent of 114 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-01-12 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 58,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failur…”
2013-12-12 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the tpms sleeves were corroded. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was unavailable. …”
2013-05-30 · Child Seat“i have the car seat graco my ride 65. i have had it now for 4 years. i was planning on using it again for my second daughter. after the end of the 2nd year, the straps that you pull began to fray. the latching system on the seat has been locking or getting stuck in the upright position making it hard for me to release my daughter from the strap…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.