2010 Volkswagen Routan: check engine light

Filed Apr 7, 2025 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OR

The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was built by another manufacturer. The contact was then referred to another dealer. The contact was advised by the 2nd dealer that the vehicle should be taken back to the first dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V151000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Electrical · DC

I purchased this vehicle in March of 2015 when my vehicle shut down and rebooted itself while driving. Since 2019-present, my vehicle shuts off while driving and will restart back up maybe 5 mins, an hour or so later. The ABS, check engine, airbag, and other lights on the dashboards come on and remain on, in which, my car begins to make a beeping sound. the headlights, wipers, and sometimes my horn goes on and off by itself. When my vehicle shuts off, so does my ability to steer the wheel, it locks up. when I turn the air on in the car, my car begins to shake as well. Also, I have replaced my car battery, alternator, and starter two times this year and my vehicle still have the same issue.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 132,000 miles · IN

I was driving home from work approx. 30-35 miles per hour and my van died. I lost power steering and brakes. Luckily I wasn't seriously injured. There was no warning. No service engine light. Within a span of less than 2 years ive already replaced the fuel pump, the battery, and the alternator is still new and under warranty. The ignition/power windows fuse constantly needs adjusting so I can roll my window up or down. All the dash lights come on randomly as well. Sometimes the windshield wipers would come on. Never had a vehicle die on me while driving due to manufacturers issues. After reading other consumer complaints about the same issues im very confident its the tipm. Some complain that this costs people $1 000s on a chance that you can get a couple more years out of it. The van wants to turn over and continues cranking when key fob is in ignition but doesn't turn over. I cannot get it to start at all.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. While driving, the key fell out of the ignition switch and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. Brunswick volkswagen (1420 industrial pkwy s, brunswick, oh 44212, (833) 269-4092) diagnosed that the win module and two keys were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 190676488. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · OH

The car intermittently dies, sometimes when hitting a bump. Traction control lights up, engine shuts down, and of course, power steering gone. This has been happening for 3-4 months. Most recently, the lightning bolt safety light lit up, which relates to a electric throttle control light, or etc. That disappeared, then the check engine light lit up. That also disappeared. The ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Electrical system ' ignition ' switch

Filed May 9, 2017 · Engine · 105,000 miles · VA

Engine turns off while driving down the road. Vehicle has trouble restarting after an occurrence. There is no indication as to when this issue will occur. The check engine light does not come on before or after an incident. Volkswagen claims my VIN is not part of the ignition recall, the federal safety agency campaign id 15v194000. At approximately ~70,000 miles this would occur about once a month. Now at 105,000 miles it is occurring more often. Normally once a week, but it has occurred just recently two days in a row. Volkswagen service department is unhelpful since there is no code in the computer.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen routan. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, a ticking sound emitted from the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 11v151000 (electrical system) and 15v194000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · OH · crash

Intermittent engine failure. 2010 vw routan sel. 4.0 engine. Car turns completely off while driving. No engine codes or check engine light come on. Dealers cannot repair and be says this be is not on the recall for this specific problem. It has happened on the highway and recently just pulling down the street at low speed which caused an accident when all systems failed. The car will start right back up. We make sure there are no key chains on the fob but it makes no difference. Only advise I get from dealers is trade it in as it is a known problem. I cannot in good faith trade it in to another family to get killed in when it shuts down. This van is a death trap for families and is unacceptable vw knows if the issue but won't include it.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · VA

While driving at 70 MPH on the interstate the van shut-off with out warning. There are no check engine lights. The only warning light was the loss of the traction control. I was able to move the van to the shoulder even with the loss of steering. It took several tries, but I was able to restart the van.this has happened in the past at low speeds. The egr valve was replaced two months ago. I have also replaced the integrated power control module in the past 1.5 years. I have also have issues of the van not wanting to start. I turn the ignition key and there is no response from the van. It is as if I am not even trying to start the van. This is a huge safety issue. Search the internet and you will find this is a common issue. I am disappointed that there has not been a safety recall on.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 90,000 miles · KS

In april 2015 the check engine light came on in my 2010 vw routan, maybe a week or so later it started to stall while I was driving it. I took it to an import dealer locally to have it looked at and was told that the egr valve was bad. They replaced it, which cost me $400, and put a new gas cap on it. In july the engine light came on again, had the codes run at a parts store and it was the egr valve again. Took it back to the shop that did the first repair because it still had a parts and labor warrantee with them. They replaced it again. Now, in september, my engine light is on again and again it says it's the egr valve. I have called the shop to get it in to be repaired again, waiting on a call back. This issue is quite scary because it has and probably will again stall out on the highway causing me to have to try to pull over and put it in neutral to restart it. I called vw customer care and was told that I would need to take it to a vw dealership at my own cost to have it diagnosed, and basically tell me what I already know, I am not spending another $400 to replace this valve when I have already done that once this year. Because I refuse to pay for repairs that are covered under the original shop warrantee vw refuses to do anything or even acknowledge that this is an issue.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Engine · 55,939 miles · OH

While driving the van it began to smell like radiator coolant. Checked temperature gauge and realized temperature fluctuation. No engine light or check engine light ever came on the dashboard. Opened hood and discovered coolant was sprayed all over the hood liner and engine due to the failure of this part. Took it to the vw garage and we were told it has been a common occurrence with the vw routan leading one to think it is a design flaw of the hose assembly. The total damages due to this one hose assy failure known to date is the following: plastic heater core hose assembly; temperature sensor; thermostat; hood liner soaked and ruined; and replace coolant. Repair bill is near $1000.00 for all these items. Furthermore, if this had gone unnoticed due to the lack of a check engine light, this could cause additional damage to the cylinder head and may lead to an accident.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · OH

October 30, 2010 - went to start the vehicle but nothing happened. I thought that perhaps I had not engaged the shift properly and then restarted. The dash lights came on but could not start the vehicle. It was not occurring significantly until 2014. Took to our dealer but they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle as no indicators were tripped and no trouble lights to identify problem. Frequency of not starting has been more significant (twice a week now). Took back to dealer when the engine light displayed and the service manager stated there was a recall but not for our vehicle. In addition, when using the remote start, the engine would not turn over but would just click (same problem). Seems to be the exact same issue we are experiencing as the recall states. Dealership wants almost $1000.00 to replace ignition and gear shifter to repair the problem. And that is if this is the correct diagnosis according to vw. There should be an investigation into this issue and if found to be a common defect, a recall should be issued for all vehicles immediately. We do not know the consumer safety element involved and believe this issue should be given great priority to launch an investigation as most vans as this are used for child transportation. We drive our four children in this vehicle wherever we travel. Please investigate.